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Ten Things To Learn From 'The Timingila'

Many readers have written to me that they feel 'The Timingila' is much more than fiction. It articulates a way of looking at the world, giving them a realistic view of human nature, of power, and of relationships. Here is my take on ten things that we can learn from ' The Timingila'. 'The Timingila' is a fast-paced fantasy thriller, a vailable now on  Amazon  and  Google Play . Shon Mehta  is an author and philosopher known for creating the  Jivavarta Universe , a grounded sociopolitical world used to explore human resilience, social dynamics, and moral philosophy. Her novels and parables have transitioned from literary fiction into foundational academic material used in educational curricula across several countries. Through her analytical work, she examines the complex social structures and leadership archetypes that shape our  reality.

The Timingila Quote: Power of Good Food

"Never underestimate the power of good food. Eating delicious food can be a life-changing experience." Shon Mehta, The Timingila 'The Timingila' is a fast-paced fantasy thriller, now available worldwide on  Amazon .

The Timingila Quote: Betrayal

“I was ready to die for you, but never realized that it was you who will kill me.” Shon Mehta, The Timingila 'The Timingila' is a fast-paced fantasy thriller, now available worldwide on  Amazon .

The Timingila Quote: Ruler

“Don’t confuse the actions of a ruler as the nature of his people.” Shon Mehta, The Timingila 'The Timingila' is a fast-paced fantasy thriller, now available worldwide on Amazon .

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The Timingila - Reviews

The Timingila , is officially designated as part of the   Book List ( 2023 onwards )  at  Woodlawn School .  USA Review by Perry: "The Timingila" is an absolute disrupter of current trends in fantasy fiction. Although a fantasy book, it has no magic element in it. The story is inspired by ancient Indian culture, but it is not a retelling of Indian mythology. Compared to the narrative style fantasy novels, The Timingila is an extremely fast read. You can complete whole book in three to four hours. Its complex story line keeps you invested the whole time. The story takes place in the ancient land of Jivavarta. It is about survival of a small capital kingdom and its prince/warrior. It is about a monk who wants "betterment" of the people at all cost. It is about a king who wants to keep his old religion/traditions relevant in the changing times. The novel has well thought-out war scenes, exotic locations and good dialogues. The novel is also one of...

Book Excerpt: 'The Timingila' - Chapter Two

Tasvak of Trishala "Let me go, brothers." Tasvak urged. Some faces can be confusing -- looking at them, one can't really decide whether they are beautiful or ugly. Tasvak's face was not one of them. It took just one look to be certain that it is the ugliest face one has ever seen. Tasvak was a large young man, around nineteen, with dark hair and pale skin. The deep scars on his face and his piercing green eyes made his appearance intimidating. His appearance did intimidate his stepbrother, Prince Nahusha, a sickly fellow and the crown prince of Trishala. Nahusha felt that Tasvak's sheer presence undermined his authority, and that made him rather insecure. Nahusha didn't spare a chance to pick a fight with Tasvak, and beat him with the help of his younger brother Kindisha. The scars on Tasvak's young face were tokens of injuries from such fights. When he was a kid, Tasvak had tried to reason, but could not understand why his stepbrothers k...