Ashok K Banker - Indian fantasy at it’s best!
At last there is a fantasy author of Asian origin that is being published in the U.K. by Orbit.
The author is writing his version of one of India’s most famous religious scriptures - The Ramayana. Fortunately this three thousand year old story has been split into seven books to make it digestable, and so far the first two, Prince Of Ayodhya, and Siege of Mithila are on par with the best fantasy epics of our generation.
I encourage all fans of science fiction and fantasy, ancient Indian history and the origins of Hinduism to read the author’s version which has been adapted for our times but still incorporates the tradition and mysticism of ancient India.
Personally I look forward to part three, Demon Lord Of Chitrakut more than the new Robert Jordan, George R Martin, David Gemmell or Guy Gavriel Kay offerings.(Something I never expected to admit!)