FROM THE BACK COVER:
Evil has a new face - the mask of reason.
When the Nurgor and Ostentum destroy their peaceful village, Bryn joins a motley group of courageous individuals who must brave danger and death to stop the insidious powers behind an enemy that defies logic. Why have the Barue, an innocent tribe with the uncanny ability to sense emotions, been targeted for destruction? And who is behind the intricate scheme that unfolds? After many daring adventures they reach apparent safety, only to discover they have unwittingly been spun into the mesh of evil. Caught in a web of corruption, they must race to save Calaspia along with their lives if it is not too late
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Full of heroism and cowardice, rich in treachery and deception, simmering with intrigue, Conspiracy of Calaspia begins the epic tale of the multi-volume Insanity series. Written in an inimitable style, this debut novel is a gripping read for young and old alike.
ALTERNATE DESCRIPTION:
When Bryn returns after a period of academic exile to the village that reared him, of course he and his
friends have to use the very first opportunity that presents itself to get back into their old habit of
playing jokes on the community. However, the welcome celebrations are cut short when disaster overtakes
the village.
Bryn, a thoughtful young Barue who is heir to the famous Bellyset family, the success of which came about
by means of the popular drink Swigny, is pitched into a world of horror that gives way to a tapestry of
deceit.
By the time Bryn and his allies even realise the dastardly plot, let alone discover who is behind it, it
is too late to reverse their fortune. Soon their plea for help becomes a race to escape the capital city with
their lives, never mind the aid they didn't get ...
"You think of yourself as a grand master of the visible and invisible world, but are a slave to your own wickedness,
a pawn of Insanity. Leave Calaspia. You do not belong here."
- Eridanus, High Lore-Master of Calaspia
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The new Calaspia International Literary Competition cover
On Conspiracy of Calaspia
The bestseller of India
An Amazon bestseller
An India Today book club choice
A SwissEduc Recommended Read for English, higher education
.::OTHER AUTHORS::.
Most enjoyable ...
As soon as I finished, I started reading it again.
- Richard Adams
(Watership Down)
The debut of the young authors Suresh and Jyoti Guptara leaves you hungry for more. Calaspia bribes the reader with its fresh style and the unusually told story.
- Wolfgang Hohlbein
Germany's best known Fantasy author
Congratulations! ... an achievement to sustain the narrative and to hold together such a complex work.
- Stephen Lawhead
Internationally acclaimed and bestselling author of children's stories, mythic history, fantasy and science fiction who has penned over thirty books.
the extraordinary epic fantasy novel, in the genre of Lord of the Rings, by 17-year old twin brothers who have been plotting together since early childhood. A large-scale drama, following classic themes of good and evil... and this first book is only a foretaste of what is to come!
- Patrick Dixon
One of the "twenty most influential business thinkers alive today," author of twelve books (Island of Bolay, Futurewise)
It is not often that one finds oneself reading a fantasy novel written by authors who are still in school ... A notable debut that will surely be of interest to Shannara fans.
- Theodore Beale
(Eternal Warriors series: The War in Heaven, The World in Shadow, Wrath of Angels)
Most books of this genre require readers to make an effort, warm up their motors, and only then shift into a new timescape.
A rare handful lure you to plunge into their depths, and beyond.
More than a story, this is an adventure of the imagination. And yet, it remains grounded, subtly, amidst some of the timeless verities of human nature.
Very truly unputdownable
- Ashutosh Sheshabalaya
(Rising Elephant, an analysis of India's emergence and its implications for the world)
splendid work ... betrays sheer genius ... masterfully crafted; fantasy at its best ... brilliantly portrayed.
A unique addition to the world of outstanding literature ... as appealing to adults as children, if not more so.
It was hard to put this book down (and truly frustrating whenever I had to).
... holds ones attention forever! ... would make a great movie.
- Rabi Maharaj
Death of a Guru, the international bestseller translated into over 60 languages
.::THE PRESS::.
Incredible
- Hindustan Times
Wunderkinder
- Thurgauer Zeitung,
Switzerland
All set to claim literary fame
- Tehelka, the People's Paper,
India
Talented twins ... epic fantasy
- Asians in Media,
UK
Precocious ... positively venerable at 17
- Business Standard
Twins enter world of words with flair ... exceptional
- The Hindu
Extraordinary ... Rife with intrigue, deception, ancient magic and adventure ... plots, sub-plots and counter-plots, with a strong undertone of satire
- The Asian Age
Intrige mit weltverschwφrerischen Dimensionen
Intrigue of cosmically conspiratorial proportions
- Idea Spektrum, Switzerland
Those who like Lord of the Rings and Narnia will love Conspiracy of Calaspia
- Teensmag
More than a story, Calaspia is a subtle parody
- Daily India
full of satire and symbols alongside action and adventure
- South Asia News
The Guptara Twins have ... enriched the world of fantasy
- Schweizer Buchhandel, Switzerland
Suresh and Jyoti Guptara ... enough to make a publisher insanely happy. Happen to be teenagers - all of 17, and good-looking, to boot
- Outlook India
If you liked Harry Potter and yearn to live in the Shire, youre sure to love ... Conspiracy of Calaspia. Suresh and Jyoti Guptaras debut ... a magical yarn of heroism, cowardice, treachery and deception
- Express India
The Guptara twins are becoming a symbol for all youth of the state [India] ... Given the richness of Indian mythology, critics believe Calaspia may become a model and source of inspiration for many other aspiring authors.
- Asia News
Conspiracy of Calaspia is 'Book One' of the 'Insanity Saga' by the precociously young Guptara twins.
They write in an assured and confident manner, full of intelligence and imagination that one requires to weave magic and mystery in fantasy fiction.
One thing that stood out is their fine use of dialogue-writing and their sense of timing.
The novel is cleverly-paced and well written and the authors conduct their art with a sense of passion, one that is evident in musicians when they perform highly practised jugalbandis or duets.
I look forward to 'Book Two' of the series - they have made a very bright and confident start to their innings, as they both currently continue batting with unbeaten centuries under their belt.
- Sudeep Sen in ATLAS, Editor's Choice
A tale of grit and courage ... an epic novel ... deals with a potpourri of plots involving life, betrayal, murder, deception, suspicion, friendship, enmity and mystery ... the beginning of an epic tale
- News Today
The literary debut of Brothers Guptara is sure to spice up the literary scene
- India Today
The fantasy novel of the year
- Books Today
