Supriya's Banter
The Zora Trigger -Codename: Deception
Author: Priya Nayak Gole
Publisher: Vishwakarma Publications; First Edition (23 January 2025)
Language: English
Perfect Paperback: 256 pages
Priya crafts a taut Indian military thriller with generous doses of espionage, romance, and cinematic flair.
The story unfolds in a vivid world of Indian defence and scientific institutions. Armies, labs, and covert services are woven into the plot, creating a brimming atmosphere of tension. Priya ferries the readers into the shadowy corridors of power as the secrets behind the top scientist’s murders unravel. The distinctly national flavour is brought out in technicolour.
With his loyalty under scanner, Param is all about reclaiming honour and enduring grief with his head held high. Shilpa is both Param’s emotional anchor and investigative partner. She’s intelligent, determined, and refuses to be sidelined. Characters like Maahi, Vir, and Papaji enrich the plot. Maahi, in particular, feels intriguing.
Others escalate the stakes in a taut plot and broaden the web of suspicion.
The “Zora Trigger, as expected, is central to the plot. Each chapter ends on a cliffhanger, making it hard to step away. Covert operations, high-stakes plots, loyal heroes, and emotional grit interweave to lead up to a climax that reads like a Hollywood action sequence.
Priya writes in clean, fast-moving prose with vivid scenes. Subtle romance and light banter soften the edge. The detailed research shines as the plot moves from army life, terrorist threats, to military codes, and scientific lingo.
The Zora Trigger is a gripping story rooted in honour, loss, and national duty. It would appeal to the fans of espionage thrillers.
This high-octane military drama, seasoned with heart, delivers and how!
