The stunning Lolab Valley of Kashmir.
Cold. Crisp. Serene.
Punctuated by the blood curdling violence that rips apart the stillness of this paradise.
Within the militancy torn valley nestles the ravaged lives of the people who inhabit it. And of the men in uniform who fight for their country.
Set against the backdrop of this rugged milieu is the clash of two charismatic leaders the inimitable Major Hariharan of the Indian Special Forces, and the volatile battle hardened Pakistani mujahid, Sher Khan. Caught in this bitter conflict is the enigmatic Sahira, a local Gujjar girl who has to face her own demons. All of them have journeys that will test their strengths over and over again...
In the Valley of Shadows is a compelling tale of courage and passion and the hatred that an insurgency generates, leaving a trail of destruction and devastation in its wake. Follow the thrilling cat-and-mouse game between two passionate men of war, a chase that only one of them will survive...
Abhay Narayan Sapru graduated from Delhi University and subsequently joined the prestigious Indian Military Academy. Commissioned in 1988, he volunteered for the elite Special Forces. During his decade long stint with the Indian Army, he served extensively in almost all the insurgency-ridden areas in the subcontinent Sri Lanka, Kashmir and the north-east of India. He is a recipient of the Sena Medal awarded for gallantry in operations in Sri Lanka, and of the Army Chief's Commendation Card.
He is now settled in Mumbai and works for Yes Bank. Besides writing, he has keen interest in distance running, trekking and sketching. He can be contacted at www.abhaysapru.com
A MASSIVE STORM was raging on the mountain. There was relentless rain and thunder, and forked lightning split the sky from end to end so often, that it charged the atmosphere with static electricity-the kind that made your hair stand on end and suddenly converted an innocently exposed iron surface, into a conductor. There was an ominous hiss in the air because of the highly charged particles and it was one of those nights when umbrellas, rifle barrels and radio antennae needed to be covered, or the owner ran the risk of grievous harm. It was Nature at its destructive best. A sensible man, on such an occasion, seeks the comfort and safety of home. But sense and soldiering often don't go hand in hand; in fact, in a Special Force outfit, it is taught that it is precisely this kind of bad weather that is ideal for surprise and one often hears the remark that 'a dark night and inclement weather is a commando's best friend'.
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