'War of Lanka': Fourth book in Amish Tripathi's Ram Chandra series released

Acclaimed author Amish's "War of Lanka", fourth book in author's popular 'Ram Chandra' series, was released on Monday, publisher HarperCollins India announced.

much-awaited book merges parallel multi-linear narratives of first three books -- "Ram: Scion of Ikshvaku", "Sita: Warrior of Mithila", and "Raavan: Enemy of Aryavarta" -- into a single narrative.

"I am delighted to bring fourth book of Ram Chandra Series to reers. first three books of Ram Chandra Series were set in a multi-linear narrative which tracked stories of principal characters (Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Raavan) from ir birth to a common ending in narrative viz kidnapping of Goddess Sita.

"So, all three books ended in same place where Raavan kidnaps princess of Mithila. fourth book, 'War of Lanka', will be a common narrative from kidnapping till death of Raavan," Amish said in a statement.

He ded that many clues and secrets left in first three books will be revealed in this book.

According to publishers, "War of Lanka" from Ram Chandra series -- which is touted to be second fastest-selling book series in Indian publishing history -- brings "pace, drama and emotions of his bestselling Ramachandra series to a fitting crescendo".

"For over a dece now Amish has mined some of oldest and best-loved stories of this land, and employed his prowess at storytelling to create worlds that have enthralled millions of reers across world. We at HarperCollins India are delighted to bring to reers his entire body of work so far, along with a brilliant new book, 'War of Lanka'," said Poulomi Chatterjee, publisher, HarperCollins India.

Apart from online and offline book stores, latest release will also be available in audiobook format on Audible, and in or regional language audio formats through Storytel.