India, Nov. 26 -- What happens when justice fails? In a world caught between rule and retaliation, Tarun Mehrishi imagines what happens when vengeance begins to look like law. His thriller Spectres of Vengeance builds on this unsettling idea and draws readers into a world of covert operations, moral uncertainty and the pull of retribution. At its centre is Amitabh Mehta, a seasoned intelligence chief still shadowed by the hijacking of flight IC 814. Old wounds collide with new threats when he is cleared to lead a global covert-assassination programme. This is where the novel raises its sharpest question: if you pursue your enemies wherever they are, do you risk awakening something darker within? The novel balances its bravado with quiet pauses. A missing file, a whisper in a corridor and the persistent memory of a hijacking become emotional pivots that allow the story to breathe. Here, the "spectres" truly emerge: guilt, regret, ambition and the weight of unfinished trauma. The pacing is taut. Action scenes like an IAF base attack, a failed mission and the reveal of a mole feel cinematic yet grounded in the Indian landscape. By weaving fact with fiction, Mehrishi creates a fast-moving tale of international intrigue that also asks deeper questions about power and morality. Some familiar thriller tropes remain, and the layers of conspiracy may feel dense for readers who prefer a leaner narrative. At times the moral calculus is heavy, prompting the inevitable thought: can state-sanctioned killing ever be ethical? But for those comfortable with ambiguity and looking for more than gunfire and punchlines, the novel offers a reflective pulse beneath the action. It delivers both adrenaline and introspection within the turbulent world of Indian geopolitics. Title: Spectres of Vengeance Author: Tarun Mehrishi Publisher: Penguin Random House Price: Rs.399...