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Paradigm Shift
In 2005, during the US-Iraq war, one of the most horrifying war crimes occurred in Haditha, Iraq. Daniel Ryan was going through a military trial for causing a massacre. During his trial, he was send to a secret location in Israel. He met an CIA official in Israel who guided him on his new journey to New York City. Rachel Green went rogue and was on the run in Syria. CIA and ISIS were trying to track her down. She knew something that the agency did not want the world to know. Meanwhile ISIS was conducting a training program under which youngsters were targeted to execute deadly mission around the world. They found someone in the Zaatari Refugee camp, Jordan. Will the young attacker succeed in his mission, or will he be stopped?
180 pages, Paperback
Published September 26, 2022
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February 11, 2023
"Paradigm Shift: A Reverberation of Bloodshed and Tears" by Prateek Singh is a gripping novel that delves into the complexities of war and the consequences of political decisions. The book tells the story of Daniel Ryan, a military man on trial for a massacre in Iraq during the US-Iraq war. Through Ryan's journey, the reader is transported to a world of secrecy and intrigue, as he is sent to a secret location in Israel and eventually to New York City.
The book is further elevated by the addition of Rachel Green, a rogue CIA agent on the run in Syria, who knows something that the agency does not want the world to know. The tension is palpable as the CIA and ISIS race to find Green, adding another layer to the already complex plot.
The highlight of the book is the training program conducted by ISIS, targeting young people to execute deadly missions around the world. The story of the young attacker in the Zaatari Refugee camp in Jordan is particularly haunting, as the reader is left to wonder whether the attacker will succeed in his mission or be stopped.
The pace of the story is well balanced, with enough action and suspense to keep the reader on edge, but also allowing time for character development and introspection. The fast-paced action and heart-pounding suspense are expertly interwoven with moments of introspection, making for a truly immersive reading experience. The writing style and pace of the story are a testament to the author's mastery of the craft and will keep the reader hooked until the very end.
Overall, it is a well-written and thought-provoking novel that will leave a lasting impression on the reader. Prateek Singh does a great job of exploring the themes of war, politics, and the human psyche. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in these topics, and I highly recommend it.
The book is further elevated by the addition of Rachel Green, a rogue CIA agent on the run in Syria, who knows something that the agency does not want the world to know. The tension is palpable as the CIA and ISIS race to find Green, adding another layer to the already complex plot.
The highlight of the book is the training program conducted by ISIS, targeting young people to execute deadly missions around the world. The story of the young attacker in the Zaatari Refugee camp in Jordan is particularly haunting, as the reader is left to wonder whether the attacker will succeed in his mission or be stopped.
The pace of the story is well balanced, with enough action and suspense to keep the reader on edge, but also allowing time for character development and introspection. The fast-paced action and heart-pounding suspense are expertly interwoven with moments of introspection, making for a truly immersive reading experience. The writing style and pace of the story are a testament to the author's mastery of the craft and will keep the reader hooked until the very end.
Overall, it is a well-written and thought-provoking novel that will leave a lasting impression on the reader. Prateek Singh does a great job of exploring the themes of war, politics, and the human psyche. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in these topics, and I highly recommend it.
March 1, 2023
I have always liked reading novels and watching movies based on wars, especially the second world war. As a child, I remember being fascinated by Readers Digest when they had an entire collection published about secret stories of the second world war. As I grew up, I realized that I missed these war stories.
Debutante writer Prateek Singh chooses to focus on the recent war, an area that has been relatively less explored as far as novels have been concerned. And so, it was only delightful and commendable to see the amount of efforts he has put in to write this novel.
There is a painstaking amount of research that the author has done for this book, and it is evident. For me, apart from the plot, I got to learn a lot of things related to the war which I had no idea about previously.
Prateek Singh is effortless as far as his writing skills and grammar are concerned. There is a sincerity in his writing which is indeed commendable. As a debut writer, the subject he chooses is pretty dry and difficult to pull off, but he manages to do it.
The plot does get a bit dreary and dry at times. I guess the subject is such that it is bound to happen at times.
Another opinion which is my personal one and might not be shared by others, but I felt there could have been more of dialogues in the book rather than descriptions in the third person. It makes the proceedings more tedious and difficult at times.
OVERALL, "Paradigm Shift" is definitely a must read novel for those who like reading war and espionage thrillers. What makes this book even more interesting is the clever mix of facts and fiction. Despite being a bit dry at places, it is never boring. The length of the book is also pretty apt.
Debutante writer Prateek Singh chooses to focus on the recent war, an area that has been relatively less explored as far as novels have been concerned. And so, it was only delightful and commendable to see the amount of efforts he has put in to write this novel.
There is a painstaking amount of research that the author has done for this book, and it is evident. For me, apart from the plot, I got to learn a lot of things related to the war which I had no idea about previously.
Prateek Singh is effortless as far as his writing skills and grammar are concerned. There is a sincerity in his writing which is indeed commendable. As a debut writer, the subject he chooses is pretty dry and difficult to pull off, but he manages to do it.
The plot does get a bit dreary and dry at times. I guess the subject is such that it is bound to happen at times.
Another opinion which is my personal one and might not be shared by others, but I felt there could have been more of dialogues in the book rather than descriptions in the third person. It makes the proceedings more tedious and difficult at times.
OVERALL, "Paradigm Shift" is definitely a must read novel for those who like reading war and espionage thrillers. What makes this book even more interesting is the clever mix of facts and fiction. Despite being a bit dry at places, it is never boring. The length of the book is also pretty apt.
February 28, 2023
'Paradigm Shift: A Reverberation of Bloodshed and Tears' by debutant author Prateek Singh is a captivating thriller based on the horrifying events of the US-Iraq war. The story starts with newly-armed soldiers coming to protect certain crucial staff members of a top-secret radar station located in an Israeli city, Dimona. Among them is Daniel Ryan, who is on a military trial for causing a massacre during the war.
While working in the station, Daniel meets its director Diana who guides him and helps him to move on with his life. As per Diana's suggestion, Daniel moves to New York City and starts his life afresh. However, the problems are not over for Daniel. He soon encounters a massive threat that can take several lives. Will Daniel be able to stop it? Read the book to find out more.
The book is fast-paced and has many twists and turns. The story mainly revolves around the consequences of war and how it directly or indirectly affects the lives of the people surrounding it. The conflicts between the CIA and ISIS and how ISIS brainwashes youngsters to carry out deadly missions were some of the major points of the book.
I liked the writing style of the author which was simple yet engaging. The book is short (around 180 pages), and I finished it within two days. However, the book needs another round of editing as there were a few grammatical errors. Also, since the story goes back and forth in time, connecting the past and present sequence of events was difficult for me at times.
All in all, I would say that 'Paradigm Shift: A Reverberation of Bloodshed and Tears' was a pleasant read for me. I will recommend this book to readers who are fond of thrillers or like to read books based on war.
While working in the station, Daniel meets its director Diana who guides him and helps him to move on with his life. As per Diana's suggestion, Daniel moves to New York City and starts his life afresh. However, the problems are not over for Daniel. He soon encounters a massive threat that can take several lives. Will Daniel be able to stop it? Read the book to find out more.
The book is fast-paced and has many twists and turns. The story mainly revolves around the consequences of war and how it directly or indirectly affects the lives of the people surrounding it. The conflicts between the CIA and ISIS and how ISIS brainwashes youngsters to carry out deadly missions were some of the major points of the book.
I liked the writing style of the author which was simple yet engaging. The book is short (around 180 pages), and I finished it within two days. However, the book needs another round of editing as there were a few grammatical errors. Also, since the story goes back and forth in time, connecting the past and present sequence of events was difficult for me at times.
All in all, I would say that 'Paradigm Shift: A Reverberation of Bloodshed and Tears' was a pleasant read for me. I will recommend this book to readers who are fond of thrillers or like to read books based on war.
June 21, 2023
Title: Paradigm Shift : A Reverberation of Bloodshed and Tears
Author: Prateek Singh
Publisher: Notion Press
Genre: War Crime Fiction
Page Count: 180
Review
I picked up this book after reading the little coffee shop of Kabul and the first few thoughts were "Wow, the font is readable" , "The story seems to be of just the right length."
One of the standout aspects of this book is its ability to captivate readers with the central theme of revenge which is explored in depth, with the author mentioning its origins, motivations, and consequences. Prateek Singh in his debut has written about a recent war. Not much has been written about this war so this unexplored territory adds freshness to the storyline.
The author's effort to develop a central character 'Daniel' is commendable and it would be a pity if this character does not extend into more books.
The book had a few sentences that were punchy like 'the feeling of revenge is far more robust ...than the feeling of forgiveness'.
I however did not personally relate to the writing style in its entirety. One minor drawback of the book is that the dialogue delivery is more in 3rd person format. This, sometimes, with the subject at hand leads to a lean dry patch. This in no way means that the story or book is not good.
Overall, "Paradigm Shift" undeniably stimulates and ignites the readers.
Author: Prateek Singh
Publisher: Notion Press
Genre: War Crime Fiction
Page Count: 180
Review
I picked up this book after reading the little coffee shop of Kabul and the first few thoughts were "Wow, the font is readable" , "The story seems to be of just the right length."
One of the standout aspects of this book is its ability to captivate readers with the central theme of revenge which is explored in depth, with the author mentioning its origins, motivations, and consequences. Prateek Singh in his debut has written about a recent war. Not much has been written about this war so this unexplored territory adds freshness to the storyline.
The author's effort to develop a central character 'Daniel' is commendable and it would be a pity if this character does not extend into more books.
The book had a few sentences that were punchy like 'the feeling of revenge is far more robust ...than the feeling of forgiveness'.
I however did not personally relate to the writing style in its entirety. One minor drawback of the book is that the dialogue delivery is more in 3rd person format. This, sometimes, with the subject at hand leads to a lean dry patch. This in no way means that the story or book is not good.
Overall, "Paradigm Shift" undeniably stimulates and ignites the readers.
February 26, 2023
The concept and story of Paradigm Shift is quite gripping that delves into politics of war and the consequences there after. This novel tells a thrilling fictional story of Iraq-US war through the protagonist, Daniel Ryan who is on trial for a massacre in the war.
The story revolves around suffering, fear, turmoil of war. There are a few characters who are essential to connect the dots in the plot, Daniel, who is the protagonist; Diana (his superior and a confidant), Rachel Green (a rogue CIA agent on the run).
The tension between CIA and ISIS that can lead to potential strike, the ISIS training camp targeting younger generation to join the terrorist group, were some of the highlights of the book.
The plot is fast paced, twisted and full of conspiracies. Language of the book is easy to follow and makes it accessible. The book is short and a page turner, intertwining suspense with a tinge of introspection. I did not enjoy the inconsistent pacing of the book and the end however, the book quite accurately displays the consequences of war on those fighting it. The suspense of the book is also well crafted.
Overall, it is an interesting read.
The story revolves around suffering, fear, turmoil of war. There are a few characters who are essential to connect the dots in the plot, Daniel, who is the protagonist; Diana (his superior and a confidant), Rachel Green (a rogue CIA agent on the run).
The tension between CIA and ISIS that can lead to potential strike, the ISIS training camp targeting younger generation to join the terrorist group, were some of the highlights of the book.
The plot is fast paced, twisted and full of conspiracies. Language of the book is easy to follow and makes it accessible. The book is short and a page turner, intertwining suspense with a tinge of introspection. I did not enjoy the inconsistent pacing of the book and the end however, the book quite accurately displays the consequences of war on those fighting it. The suspense of the book is also well crafted.
Overall, it is an interesting read.
February 28, 2023
The story revolves around war that happens in Iraq and Syria and the impact it has on the people and others who are involved.
Daniel Ryan who was part of the US-Iraq war was involved in a issues who had impact on his professional and personal life
On the other the Syria who was instigated by the CIA, this initiating a war and negative impact on people life
What happens to the characters due to the war makes for the rest of the war.
Daniel Ryan who was part of the US-Iraq war was involved in a issues who had impact on his professional and personal life
On the other the Syria who was instigated by the CIA, this initiating a war and negative impact on people life
What happens to the characters due to the war makes for the rest of the war.
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