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Ashwin's Books

From ancient legends to modern conspiracies, from timeless philosophy to everyday wisdom—Ashwin's books explore the intersections of past and present, fact and faith, science and spirituality. This section brings together all the titles he's authored—the Bharat Collection, the 13 Steps series, Private series, Kutta Kadam series and more—each crafted to inform, provoke, and entertain.

The Rozabal Line
Bharat Collection (published 2008)
Harper Collins India

On a lazy day in London, a cardboard box is found on a shelf in the SOAS library, where a copy of the Mahabharata should have been. When the mystified librarian opens it, she screams before she falls unconscious to the floor. An elite group calling itself the Lashkar-e-Talatashar, the army of thirteen, has scattered around the globe. The fate of its members curiously resembles that of Christ and his Apostles in the first century AD. Their leader is not even a blip on the radar of intelligence agencies, yet their agenda is Armageddon. Somewhere in the labyrinthine recesses of the Vatican, a beautiful assassin swears she will eliminate all who do not believe in her twisted credo. She loves to kill-again and again. A Hindu Astrologer spots an approaching conjunction of the stars and nods to himself in grim agreement. It will happen on the very date he had seen as the end of the world. And it’s not far off. In Tibet, a group of Buddhist monk search for a reincarnation, much in the way their ancestors searched Judea for the son of God. In strife-torn Kashmir, a tomb called Rozabal holds the key to a riddle that arises in Jerusalem and gets answered at Vaishno Devi. An American priest, Father Vincent Sinclair, has disturbing visions of himself and of people familiar to him, except that they seem located in other worlds, other ages. Induced into past -life regression, he goes to India to piece together the violent images burnt onto his mind. Shadowing his every move is the Crux Decussata Permuta, a clandestine society which would rather wipe out creation than allow an ancient secret to be disclosed. In The Rozabal Line, a thriller swirling between continents and centuries, Ashwin Sanghi traces a pattern that curls backward to the violent birth of religion itself.

"In The Rozabal Line, Ashwin Sanghi does a Dan Brown by mixing all the ingredients of a thriller—crusades, action, adventure, suspense—and pulling off, with dexterity and ease, a narrative that careens through cultures and continents, religions and cults." —The Asian Age 
“The Rozabal Line by Ashwin Sanghi is a kickass thriller that forces you to re-examine our histories, our faith.” —Pritish Nandy 
“Sanghi’s flair for religion, history and politics is clearly visible as he takes the reader across the world spanning different decades. A mixture of comparative religion, dangerous secrets, thrilling plot makes for an esoteric read.” —The Statesman 
“Sanghi has got the sure-fire formula right.” —Times of India 
“A provocative, clever and radiant line of theology Sanghi suggests is that the cult of Mary Magdalene has its true inspiration in the trinity of the Indian sacred feminine thereby outthinking and out-conspiring Dan Brown.” —The Hindu Literary Review 
“A must-read for all those who enjoyed Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. A fine combination of history, religion, spirituality and mystery, the book is thought provoking and definitely not for the faint-hearted.” —Deccan Herald 
“The ultimate reward that The Rozabal Line holds for the reader is the treasure house of surprises that lie in store, as history gets presented as jaw-dropping trivia.” –Indian Express 
“One must remember that this is a work of fiction. Provocative, but commanding attention!” —M.V. Kamath 
“Sanghi dishes out a heady mixture of terrorist attacks, secret societies, murdered professors, hallucinating priests and seductive femmes fatales.” —The Telegraph 
“Ashwin Sanghi takes us into a world of intrigue and conspiracy, almost having us believe that all religions in the world are linked.” —Mid-Day
“Sanghi’s book is a pot-boiler despite somewhat incredible claims... A thrilling read for all fans of the genre!” —Hindustan Times, New Delhi 
“With a religio-historical sweep, it explores the reason to believe that Christ did not die on the cross and went on to live in India…” —Mumbai Mirror 
“Cut from the same cloth as Dan Brown’s Angels and Demons and The Da Vinci Code, and with shades of Vikram Chandra’s Sacred Games— The Rozabal Line is a thriller!” —Mint WSJ
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Chanakya’s Chant

Bharat Collection (published 2010)
Harper Collins India

The year is 340 BC. A hunted, haunted Brahmin youth vows revenge for the gruesome murder of his beloved father. Cold, cunning, calculating, cruel and armed with a complete absence of accepted morals, he becomes the most powerful political strategist in Bharat and succeeds in uniting a ragged country against the invasion of the army of that demigod, Alexander the Great. Pitting the weak edges of both forces against each other, he pulls off a wicked and astonishing victory and succeeds in installing Chandragupta on the throne of the mighty Mauryan empire. History knows him as the brilliant strategist Chanakya. But history, which exults in repeating itself, revives Chanakya two and a half millennia later, in the avatar of Gangasagar Mishra, a Brahmin teacher in smalltown India who becomes puppeteer to a host of ambitious individuals—including a certain slumchild who grows up into a beautiful and powerful woman. Modern India happens to be just as riven as ancient Bharat by class hatred, corruption and divisive politics and this landscape is Gangasagar’s feasting ground. Can this wily pandit—who preys on greed, venality and sexual deviance—bring about another miracle of a united India?

“With internal monologues and descriptions as taut as a-held-by-the-thumb sacred thread, we have Ashwin Sanghi's cracker of a page turner, Chanakya's Chant. Two narratives flow like the Ganga and Yamuna…a brisk technicoloured thriller.” ~Hindustan Times 
“I’m utterly enthralled. A delightfully interesting, and a gripping read. The historical research is deeply impressive...” ~Shashi Tharoor 
“I’m thoroughly enjoying the rollicking 2,300 years-back-and-forth-per-chapter historical thriller Chanakya’s Chant by Ashwin Sanghi.” ~Indrajit Hazra, Hindustan Times 
“Must read: Chankaya's Chant by Ashwin Sanghi. As brilliant as The Rozabal Line.” ~Pritish Nandy 
“A gripping, fast-paced read, the novel is a true thriller in the tradition set by Dan Brown.” ~People Magazine 
“Just finished reading Chanakya's Chant by Ashwin Sanghi. Loved it. Strongly recommend it for all to read.” ~Amish Tripathi 
“Political grooming and conspiracy remain at the core of Ashwin Sanghi’s historical thriller. Bloodshed, legal trials, betrayals, murders, assassination attempts and all that which make this into a page-turner.” ~Sakaal Times 
“Released in India to wide acclaim, Chanakya’s Chant is a political page turner.” ~Business India
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The Krishna Key
Bharat Collection (published 2012)
Harper Collins India

Five thousand years ago, there came to earth a magical being called Krishna, who brought about innumerable miracles for the good of mankind. Humanity despaired of its fate if the Blue God were to die but was reassured that he would return in a fresh avatar when needed in the eventual Dark Age, the Kaliyug. In modern times, a poor little rich boy grows up believing that he is that final avatar. Only, he is a serial killer. In this heart-stopping tale, the arrival of a murderer who executes his gruesome and brilliantly thought-out schemes in the name of God is the first clue to a sinister conspiracy to expose an ancient secret, Krishna’s priceless legacy to mankind. Historian Ravi Mohan Saini must breathlessly dash from the submerged remains of Dwarka and the mysterious lingam of Somnath to the icy heights of Mount Kailash, in a quest to discover the cryptic location of Krishna's most prized possession. From the sand-washed ruins of Kalibangan to a Vrindavan temple destroyed by Aurangzeb, Saini must also delve into antiquity to prevent a gross miscarriage of justice. Ashwin Sanghi, bestselling author of 'The Rozabal Line' and 'Chanakya's Chant', brings you yet another exhaustively researched whopper of a plot in 'The Krishna Key' while providing an incredible alternative explanation of the Vedic Age relished by conspiracy buffs and thriller addicts alike.

"History and mythology, codes and crimes... all come together in a gripping read. India's answer to Dan Brown!" ~The Hindu Literary Review 
"Why should racy historical thrillers or meaty fantasy sagas come only from the minds of Western writers? Ashwin Sanghi spins his yarns well, and leaves you breathless at every cliffhanger. No wonder his books are bestsellers!" ~Hindustan Times 
"While the plot is set in today's world, one can expect to travel back and forth in time with generous chunks of history and nail-biting fiction." ~The Telegraph 
"An alternative interpretation of the Vedic Age that will be relished by conspiracy buffs and addicts of thrillers alike." ~The Hindu 
"Just finished Krishna Key by Ashwin Sanghi. Rocking story & incredible research. Loved it!" ~Amish Tripathi 
"Just read The Krishna Key, Ashwin Sanghi's new book, a thriller that explodes timelines. Loved it!" ~Pritish Nandy 
"True to his signature style, The Krishna Key is also a thriller... filled with murder, mystery and riddles, with the answer buried in the past." ~Millenium Post
"Sanghi manages to blur the line between fact and fiction and give a whole new perspective to history and the Vedic Age." ~DNA 
"Sanghi sticks to his fundamental DNA by exploring the life of Lord Krishna in his new page-turner." ~Financial World
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The Sialkot Saga
Bharat Collection (published 2016)
Harper Collins India

'When it’s a question of money, everybody is of the same religion.' The trajectories of Arvind and Arbaaz, both ‘businessmen’ of a kind whose lives are unwillingly intertwined, ricochet off one another while they play out their sinister and murderous plots of personal and professional one-upmanship, all the while breaking every rule in the book. Both are unaware that what they seek and fight over is the very obstacle in realising an ancient secret that dates back to a time long forgotten. And yet, at the heart of it all, there lies tenderness... and pathos... and blood... and rare moments of an almost exalted happiness. So, can it be that a man is both sinner and saint, victor and victim, black and white? Ashwin Sanghi, master storyteller and spinner of yarns, weaves together threads of the past and present, fact and fiction, history and mythology, business and politics, love and hatred while dangling you ceaselessly over the cliff with this chilling multi-layered narrative, keeping you guessing till a totally unguessable end. And you’re left wondering whether it's a matter of faith... or fate?

“The reader is constantly hanging on to the edge of an abyss… this is fiction fed on steroids. An easy read with a touch of history laced with a fast-paced story, The Sialkot Saga is all set to make it’s mark on contemporary fiction.” ~New Indian Express. 
“The Sialkot Saga moves at a breakneck pace hurtling through time and space uncovering ancient secrets and burying modern ones.” ~The Hindu 
“The book spreads across decades and centuries, till it reaches present day India and will sure have both historic and thriller readers in for a treat.” ~Times of India 
“There are books that take time to develop an interest and then there are books that grip you from the very first page. The Sialkot Saga is one such book that hooks you from the start.” ~Hindustan Times 
“There’s never a dull moment in the book. In fact, the story takes on such a pace that the overwhelmed reader is compelled to put the book down and take a deep breath on many an occasion.” ~Financial Express 
“Sanghi weaves a masterpiece building up the readers’ involvement in the novel with every turn of the page.” ~Pioneer 
“Mixing business with pleasure isn’t always what the doctor orders but Ashwin Sanghi does what he pleases, and he does it well. The Sialkot Saga, is the perfect mix of the businessman in him as well as the storyteller.” ~Deccan Chronicle 
“Thrilling readers along the way… fact, fiction, action, drama and politics find a place in this gripping historical tale.” ~Verve 
“Well-researched with a storyline that will have you gripped!” ~Femina
“A brave new attempt to be the great Indian bestseller, spanning history, secrets and Bollywood tropes.” ~Scroll.in 
“The Sialkot Saga is a heady mix of past and present, fact and fiction, history and mythology and business and politics.” ~Marwar

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Keepers of the Kalachakra
Bharat Collection (published 2018)
Harper Collins India

A seemingly random selection of heads of state are struck down like flies by unnamed killers who work with the clinical efficiency of butchers. Except that they leave no trace of their methods. Welcome back to the shadowy and addictive world of Ashwin Sanghi. After The Rozabal Line, Chanakya’s Chant, The Krishna Key and The Sialkot Saga, Ashwin Sanghi returns at last with another quietly fearsome tale—this time of men who guard the ‘Kalachakra’ or The Wheel of Time. Sanghi describes a world of people at war with one another—a boomeranging conflict of faiths that results in acts of such slow and planned human cruelty that they defy human imagination. Caught in the midst of this madness is Vijay Sundaram, a geek scientist who is only dimly aware that the wider sky outside his laboratory is stretched taut and close to being torn apart by forces that he wants simply to have nothing to do with. But events conspire to propel Vijay into the labyrinth of Milesian Labs, a centre of research deep in the forested hills of Uttarakhand. What he stumbles upon is a primordial clue to a galactic secret that could accelerate the downward spiral of humankind. Trapped and wholly unaware of his actual foe, Vijay races against time to save humanity - and himself. Zigzagging from Rama’s crossing to Lanka to the birth of Buddhism; from the origin of Wahhabism to the Einsteinian gravitational wave-detectors of LIGO; from the charnel-grounds of naked tantric practitioners to the bespoke suits of the Oval Office; and from the rites of Minerva, shrouded in frankincense, to the smoke-darkened ruins of Nalanda, Keepers of the Kalachakra is a journey that will have you gasping for breath—but one that you cannot abandon till all the pieces of the jigsaw come together. Till you come up gobsmack against an end that you simply did not see coming.

“The book can’t be put down till all pieces of the jigsaw puzzle are put together.” ~The Financial Express 
“The author packs a powerful punch… spicy and saucy, a survey of the past and the present… without a dull moment, without a dull page.” ~The Sunday Standard 
“Science and spirituality collide in Ashwin Sanghi's latest thriller… but the end product doesn't overwhelm the reader at all.” ~India Today 
“Spread over a vast canvas, the novel has an engaging plot laced with mythology, history and legends.” ~The Hindu 
“Ashwin Sanghi’s Keepers of the Kalachakra is as explosive as a time bomb ticking in your hand. Every chapter springs an unpredictable surprise.” ~Deccan Chronicle 
Keepers of the Kalachakra has it all: political characters that remind you of real-life politicians, a racy, complex plot and enough improbable twists to keep you hooked.” ~Hindustan Times Brunch

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The Vault of Vishnu
Bharat Collection (published 2020)
Harper Collins India

A Pallava prince travels to Cambodia to be crowned king, carrying with him secrets that will be the cause of great wars many centuries later. A Buddhist monk in ancient China treks south to India, searching for the missing pieces of a puzzle that could make his emperor all-powerful. A Neolithic tribe fights to preserve their sacred knowledge, oblivious to the war drums on the Indo-China border. Meanwhile, far away in the temple town of Kanchipuram, a reclusive scientist deciphers ancient texts even as a team of secret agents shadows his every move. Caught in the storm is a young investigator with a complex past of her own, who must race against time to maintain the balance of power in the new world. Welcome back to the exciting and shadowy world of Ashwin Sanghi, where myth and history blend into edge-of-the-seat action.

“In an enthralling alchemy of myth and science Ashwin Sanghi gives us the sixth book in his Bharat series. As with all Ashwin’s books, the research is meticulous and the technical(ese) leaves one gasping as 'The Vault of Vishnu' takes the reader through the highs and lows of history, myth, physics, warfare technology, AI and biochemistry.” – The Times of India 
“The Vault of Vishnu, like all of Ashwin’s books is a heady mix of history, myth, science and thrills.” – The Hindu 
“A very interesting and intriguing thriller, thanks to the author’s storytelling gift and painstaking research on Hindu metaphysics.” - The New Indian Express 
“Sanghi’s latest work uses his favourite tool – mythology, and blends it with history to deliver some “edge-of-the-seat action.” – Hindustan Times


The Magicians of Mazda
Bharat Collection (published 2022)
Harper Collins India

A fleet of boats dock at the port of Sanjan in Gujarat in 720 CE. They carry eighteen thousand frightened souls fleeing the cruelty of Iran's Umayyad Caliphate. Chanting Sanskrit-like prayers, the high priest consecrates a sacred fire to thank their god, Ahura Mazda, leading them to a new home and hope. He uses a mysterious substance to spark the flame, but few know of its miraculous properties or provenance. Centuries later, Parsi scientist Jim Dastoor is abducted from his Seattle laboratory and whisked away to Tehran. The Ayatollah believes Jim is the key to uncovering the ancient relic known as the Athravan Star and his men will do anything to possess it, even murder. From the ancient ruins of Persepolis to the Taliban camps of Afghanistan, from the womb of an Udvada fire temple to the icy mountains of Kashmir, from the dreadful coffin cells of Tehran to the deathly calm of Diu's Tower of Silence, Jim and his historian wife, Linda, are sucked into a terrifying chase across vividly changing landscapes. Deftly navigating between time and geography, The Magicians of Mazda travels backwards, through the epochs of Islamic jihad, Macedonian revenge, Achaemenid glory, messianic birth, Aryan schism-to the Vedic fount from where it began. This is Ashwin Sanghi's most gripping and provocative novel yet.

"Ashwin Sanghi's new novel 'The Magicians of Mazda' is a deft blend of imagination, history and thrills. The author has quite the knack to weave a fast-paced thriller infused with facts." - Deccan Herald 
"Granted that The Magicians of Mazda is a great thriller… an excellent cocktail of a thriller that has lessons for the present time too." - New Indian Express 
"Hold your hearts and reading glasses in place, readers! The Magicians Of Mazda promises to be Sanghi's best thriller yet!" - Times of India 
"Ashwin Sanghi has an extraordinary talent for bringing ancient wisdom alive, then whipping up a fast-paced thriller by blending fact with fiction. In his latest offering too, he doesn’t disappoint" - Firstpost 
"Sanghi’s fascinating style of storytelling ensures that readers find a comfort spot on the very edge of their seats." - Telegraph

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The Ayodhya Alliance
Bharat Collection (published 2025)
Harper Collins India

An ancient secret. A forgotten science. A battle for the future of humanity. Seven thousand years ago, as he lay dying on the battlefield of Lanka, Ravana whispered a secret to Lakshmana about a mysterious technology that held the key to Ayodhya's prosperity and the world's destiny. For centuries, desperately sought by explorers, marauders and emperors alike, it has been kept hidden, safeguarded by warriors bound by an ancient oath. Now, as tensions escalate along India's volatile borders and a crucial defence project teeters on the brink of failure, Indian industrialist Aditya Pillai and South Korean technocrat Somi Kim are thrust into a mission that will upend everything they know. The two realize they must act fast, but never once do they anticipate that they will stumble upon startling revelations about a miraculous force that once connected Ayodhya to Kailasa, the Pandyan Empire, Rome, Damascus, Thailand and Korea. As the forces of past and present collide, a question looms large: who will harness the power of the ultimate enigma, and at what cost? The Ayodhya Alliance spans continents and centuries, seamlessly weaving together science, legend and history in a breathless race against time. In this sweeping, unputdownable story of intrigue, betrayal, survival and love, master storyteller Ashwin Sanghi casts his web wider than ever before, spinning once again a riveting, edge-of-the-seat thriller.

"Ashwin Sanghi returns with The Ayodhya Alliance, a bold, globe-trotting thriller that fuses mythology, science, and geopolitics into an electrifying narrative. With his signature blend of fact and fiction, Sanghi delves deep into the rich tapestry of Indian epics, ancient civilisations, and contemporary power struggles, delivering a novel that is as intellectually engaging as it is relentlessly suspenseful." - CNN-News18 
“Combo of Ludlum, Brown and Indiana Jones” - Asian Age/Deccan Chronicle 
“There is action, danger and hidden menace at every turn, but for Ashwin Sanghi aficionados, it is the density of ideas which pays off in rich dividends. The Ayodhya Alliance is a worthy addition to Sanghi’s Bharat collection and will no doubt have readers clamouring for more.” - New Indian Express 
“Sanghi’s flair lies in blurring the boundaries between myth and reality. The narrative is structured in plentiful but short, crisp chapters, perfectly tuned to the attention span of today’s scroll-down generation readers. Each chapter offers a tweet-like thrill, offering quick satiation and pushing the readers towards twists and unexpected revelations.” - The Tribune

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Private India

James Patterson’s Private Series (published 2014)
Sold in the US as City on Fire
Penguin Random House UK

In Mumbai seemingly unconnected people are dying, strangled in a chilling ritual and with strange objects carefully arranged with the corpses. For Santosh Wagh, head of Private India, the Mumbai branch of the world’s finest investigation agency, it's a race against time to stop the killer striking again. In a city of over thirteen million, he'd have his work cut out at the best of times but this case has him battling Mumbai's biggest ganglord and a godman who isn't all he seems and then he discovers there may be an even greater danger facing Private India. Hidden in the shadows is someone who could destroy the whole organisation along with thousands of innocent Mumbai citizens. Private India is a gritty crime thriller set in Mumbai, a book written in the style of a western thriller but with an Indian soul. Written as a collaboration between James Patterson and Ashwin Sanghi, 'Private India' is a thriller combining Patterson's love for fast-paced plots with Ashwin's love for history and mythology. With short chapters, simple words and completely unexpected twists at every few pages, 'Private India' is an unputdownable and thrilling read from beginning to end. 

“The combination of Patterson's fast-paced style and Sanghi's India touch works.” ~India Today 
“Combines the suspense and fast-moving plots of Patterson's writing with the exhaustive research and gripping storylines of Sanghi.” ~Times of India 
“The result is a fast-paced thriller where references to Indian mythology are juxtaposed alongside members from the intelligence services.” ~Wall Street Journal 
“A compulsive page turner... almost all the chapters in Private India run for no more than a few pages, galloping ahead through explosive twists in the plot.” ~Mint 
“The story is fast, littered with twists and bends in plots and ploys with ample dangling hooks to snare the reader.” ~Forbes India 
"Racy, breathless, non-stop reading... so well has Sanghi mastered the international thriller style of writing, it's all there: the short chapters, first murder on page two, snappy non-nonsense dialogue, and a constant focus on speed..." ~New Indian Express 
“Ashwin Sanghi and James Patterson team up for Private India, a crime thriller that has all the ingredients for a good read...” ~Financial Express 
“Private India is fast paced; a proverbial page turner...” ~Bangalore Mirror 
“Private India is as suspense-ridden and gripping as what you’d expect as a combination of Sanghi and Patterson’s minds.” ~Grazia 
“The plot contains the right elements of Indian exotica and is a nail-biting thriller from start to end.” ~Platform Magazine 
“Patterson and Sanghi collaborate to write a nail biting Private India.” ~The Man 
"Private India has quite a few elements working for it. Unusual characters, a serial killer with an original modus operandi, snappy dialogue and a refreshing portrayal of Mumbai." ~Hindustan Times 
"As a page turner the book works compellingly. Delivers its adrenaline fix." ~The Statesman

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Private Delhi
James Patterson’s Private Series (published 2016)
Sold in the US as Count to Ten
Penguin Random House UK

Santosh Wagh quit his job as head of Private India after harrowing events in Mumbai almost got him killed. But Jack Morgan, global head of the world’s finest investigation agency, needs him back. Jack is setting up a new office in Delhi, and Santosh is the only person he can trust. Still battling his demons, Santosh accepts, and it’s not long before the agency takes on a case that could make or break them. Plastic barrels containing dissolved human remains have been found in the basement of a house in an upmarket area of South Delhi. But this isn’t just any house, this property belongs to the state government. With the crime scene in lockdown and information suppressed by the authorities, delving too deep could make Santosh a target to be eliminated.

“Both authors are known for spinning taut crime thrillers and this instalment doesn't disappoint... a gripping thriller wrought with romance and lust.” ~Times of India  
“Human remains found in a barrel in an upmarket area of South Delhi and serial killer on the loose, right in the middle of Delhi’s bustling streets... a return of Jack Morgan in an Indian setting along with the dark and brooding protagonist Santosh Wagh.” ~Hindustan Times 
“Private Delhi is the quintessential murder mystery, with a serial killer doing very cruel things, people in high places being even more awful and an underground racket that goes right to the top.” ~The Telegraph 
“Dark like a Nordic Noir, Ashwin Sanghi’s second collaboration with James Patterson explores the seamy world of organ trade.” ~The Hindu 
“Sanghi and Patterson are good at piling on the suspense and keeping the story moving at a fast clip. The pages go by effortlessly.” ~Deccan Herald 
“The second book by Ashwin Sanghi and James Patterson in the Private India series is a brisk read... an affirmation perhaps of the fact that pulp fiction is never out of vogue.” ~Indian Express
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Razor Sharp
Kutta Kadam Series (published 2024)
Harper Collins India

A ruthless serial killer stalks the streets of Mumbai, leaving behind a gruesome trail of tortured victims. As the city reels in terror, the authorities grapple with a vital question: What links these seemingly random targets? Enter Prakash Kadam, once a decorated cop but now an angry, bitter wreck of a man haunted by his past. Summoned to put an end to the madness, he finds himself neck-deep in an investigation mired in police sluggishness and antiquated forensics. As old enmities resurface and perplexing twists in the case push him to the limit, can Kadam find the killer before it is too late? Or will he lose someone close to him---again? With Razor Sharp, the first book in an exciting new series, Ashwin Sanghi demonstrates yet again his undisputed mastery at weaving complex, gripping thrillers that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

"Featuring a sharply etched yet grey central character, this delicious crime thriller by Ashwin Sanghi is marked by meticulous plotting." -The New Indian Express 
"When we pick up a book by Ashwin Sanghi, we expect an edge-of-the-seat thriller filled with mystery and masala. Razor Sharp lives up to that promise — a gritty chase through Mumbai’s underbelly that’s as emotional as it is suspenseful." -Sonali's Book Club 
"Over at Harper Collins, another ex-cop private eye has started his innings... bestselling author Ashwin Sanghi's Razor Sharp is the first among an announced series featuring Prakash 'Kutta' Kadam, ex-cop turned private investigator." - India Today


13 Steps to Bloody Good Luck
13 Steps Series (published 2014)
Westland Books

The journey of life isn't exactly easy. Some people make it through hard work and talent. Some fall by the wayside. And some people are just plain lucky. They are blessed with bloody good luck! But is it possible to attract good luck? Can we train ourselves to be lucky? Apparently, it seems that Dame Luck isn't that fickle. She is well within our reach. In his first ever non-fiction foray, bestselling author Ashwin Sanghi explores that critical, much-longed-for element called luck. Through entertaining and informative anecdotes, narrations of personal experiences and vignettes of homespun wisdom, Ashwin gives us a whole new insight into how people can work towards being lucky. It seems that luck isn't entirely the twist of fate that it is made out to be!
“Ashwin Sanghi's first non-fiction book is a refreshing, logical take on the oft- misunderstood subject of luck. 
“In his first non-fiction title, 13 Steps To Bloody Good Luck, Sanghi talks about ways in which readers can improve their fortunes. All that’s needed, he writes, is the right attitude and approach to ‘raise, recognize, respond’ to opportunities.” ~Mint 
“Luck, but not by chance, says Ashwin Sanghi in his new book.” ~The Telegraph 
“Aimed at a wide cross-section of readers, Sanghi does not want them to perceive it as a mantra for success and instead identify and exploit points which they possess while working on those that they don’t.” ~The Hindu 
“Ashwin Sanghi’s book, 13 Steps to Bloody Good Luck, hopes to demystify the idea of luck as something elusive, which is beyond our control.” ~Asian Age

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13 Steps to Bloody Good Wealth
13 Steps Series (published 2016)
Westland Books

The only way to become wealthy is by being born wealthy. Right? Wrong! In this second book in the 13 Steps series, bestselling author Ashwin Sanghi and co-author Sunil Dalal explore how one can become wealthy even if one is not blessed with the proverbial silver spoon. Taking a radically fresh view of wealth, they show that the journey to becoming wealthy is difficult, but not impossible. With some thought and work, wealth is well within anyone's reach. The steps presented in 13 Steps to Bloody Good Wealth are easily implemented and do not require anything more than your attention and belief. Through fascinating examples, illuminating stories, personal experiences and common-sense ideas, the authors tear away the halo and secrecy that surrounds wealth and how one can earn it. It has been shown that most high-net-worth individuals around the world have created rather than inherited wealth. Read this little book to understand how you too can do it!
“If you are looking for an easy read to comprehend the complex subject of wealth creation, this book could have something for you. What works in this book’s favour is its simplicity and the way it’s written—free of jargon.” ~Financial Express 
“Interesting and insightful, this book tells readers on how wealth comes into being, its different aspects and how to accumulate it over a period. It also demystifies several economic concepts along the way.” ~The Hindu 
“Demystifies wealth acquisition for all of us through anecdotes and practical ways to becoming wealthy.” ~Asian Age

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13 Steps to Bloody Good Marks
13 Steps Series (published 2018)
Westland Books

Students who get good marks are those who are brilliant or those who are cram. True or False? False! There are also students who simply study smart. The Indian education system is a minefield. Negotiating this minefield and emerging with flying colours is a source of great strain and anxiety for Indian pupils and parents alike. Who can guide students to develop good study habits and thus get better results? Enter 13 steps to bloody good marks. After the stupendous success of 13 Steps to Bloody Good Luck and 13 Steps to Bloody Good Wealth, bestselling author Ashwin Sanghi (along with co-author, Ashok Rajani) presents a power-packed little book that provides simple, straightforward and effective steps that are a sure-fire way to obtain Bloody Good Marks!

“Ashwin Sanghi and Ashok Rajani have come together to pen a guide that promises to ease the exam stress that plagues most students in the country.” ~The Hindu 
“Ashwin Sanghi's 13 Steps to Bloody Good Marks with its smart study hacks is just the book for you. Its a must read for every student who wants to score.” ~The Indian Express 
“A power-packed little book that provides simple, straightforward and effective steps that are a sure-fire way to obtain Bloody Good Marks!” ~IANS

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13 Steps to Bloody Good Parenting
13 Steps Series (published 2019)
Westland Books

A wise man once said, ‘Before I got married, I had six theories about bringing up children. Now I have six children and no theories.’ In this age of hyper-information, parenting is much like tap-dancing in a minefield. There was a time when parents had nothing to draw from except for their experiences with their own parents. But today, there is information overload and conflicting advice from multiple ‘experts’. How are parents to navigate this jungle of counsel and still retain their sanity? The short answer: common sense. 13 Steps to Bloody Good Parenting uses wit and prudence to show that parenting is not an exercise in theories but about learning on the job. In the patented, no-frills style of the 13 Steps series, the book cuts right through the din of information and advice. Parenting is a huge responsibility. With 13 Steps to Bloody Good Parenting, it can become a more thoughtful and enjoyable one.

“Pop writers Ashwin Sanghi and Kiran Manral tell us in 14 chapters, how to Protect, Nourish, Love, Laugh… you get the drift. This easy-to-read book is really a reminder to do the simple things that we tend to forget as we go about daily life.” –The Hindu 
“Parenting is not a tried-and-tested formula but requires continual and uninterrupted learning and adjusting…” –Free Press Journal 
“Parenting is complex, agreed, but why do we fret so much about it? The take-home message is about why parents need to relax, take it slow and remember that they are the best!” –Kids Stop Press 
“These 13 Steps are a joy to read in a completely affable, non-preachy manner.” –Momspresso 
“13 Steps to Bloody Good Parenting uses wit and prudence to show that parenting is not an exercise in theories but about learning on the job.” –Mommytincture
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13 Steps to Bloody Good Health
13 Steps Series (published 2019)
Westland Books

It is tragic that we get old too soon and wise up to life too late. There’s so much we could—and should—have done to get to this point in better shape. The question is: what should we do now? Health remedies are dime-a-dozen, each one contradicting another. As an old Chinese proverb goes: ‘It is easy to get a thousand prescriptions but hard to get one single remedy.’ How does one negotiate that tricky terrain? This book has all the answers. In the patented, no-nonsense style of the 13 Steps series, it brings together scientifically sound advice in a non-judgemental course-correction guide. 13 Steps to Bloody Good Health is an easy, doable path to good health—step by step.
“In a jovial tone, this book outlines how one can take corrective steps in areas such as sleep management, hydration and love, thereby leading a happier and healthier life.” –Hindustan Times 
“13 Steps to Bloody Good Health represents a happy combination of ancient wisdom and modern science. It can be a go-to guide for anyone who wants to get healthy, fit and happy.” –The Week 
“13 Steps to Bloody Good Health highlights different, seemingly innocent problem areas like sleep, hydration, moderation, movement, love and more, and enlightens the reader about corrective and preventive disciplines that lead to happier and healthier people in a light jovial tone.” –The Goan 
“The guide offers an answer to the tricky terrain of health remedies, which are dime-a-dozen, each one contradicting another and brings together scientifically sound advice in a non-judgemental course-correction guide.” –Outlook
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13 Steps to Bloody Good Sales
13 Steps Series (published 2025)
Westland Books

Everyone’s in sales. You just don’t know it yet. Whether you’re convincing a client to approve a design, a colleague to try a new idea or your five-year-old to eat broccoli, you’re selling. Every. Single. Day. But while sales is one of life’s most essential skills, most of us are never taught how to do it well. That’s changing now. In this sharp, witty and practical guide, bestselling author Ashwin Sanghi teams up with sales pros Anand Prakash and Rohit Goel to decode what it really takes to sell—without the jargon. Drawing on decades of experience across industries, they share thirteen punchy, actionable steps that will help you sell smarter, connect faster and close better. Whether you’re a founder pitching to investors, a product manager negotiating timelines or simply someone who wants to influence those in their orbit more effectively, this book will transform how you think about sales. Because great salespeople aren’t born. They’re made.


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