Title : The Code of Manavas

Author : Arpit Bakshi

Genre : Sci Fiction

Publisher : Ruba Publications
Blurb (as on Goodreads):

The Code of Manavas, is set some two million years past ad 2050, when earth as we know it ceased to exist, and so did mankind. A new race, the Manavas, now exists on Bhoomi, the erstwhile Earth, which is divided into two cities—Madhavpur and Ayudhpur. In the quiet and peaceful city of Madhavpur, a reclusive Krishna is busy with an immense task. He has to prepare a new abode for the Manavas before an impending apocalypse destroys them. He knows something that nobody else does—the Manavas are running out of time faster than they can imagine, and there are no inhabitable planets to escape to. To make matters worse, there is someone in Madhavpur who wants to destroy Krishna and subjugate each Manava. The Manavas, it seems, are doomed. Yet Krishna knows there is a slim chance of survival for the Manavas, although there is a huge price to be paid for it. Will the various factions of the Manavas unite for the greater good? Will Krishna, who saved them during the turn of the last Yuga, be able to save them now? What will be the price to pay? Enter the mythical world of Maha Vishnu and get swept up in a fast-paced suspenseful narrative.

My Take :

The Code of Manavas is the first instalment in the Maha Vishnu Trilogy. The story was set some two million years past AD 2050. Kali-yuga has ended and the new Swarnim-yuga has started. Krishna, a chief scientist has discovered a solution called Bhoomidium that will transform modern man into highly advanced Manavas. The immortal beings in the world. In the new Swarnim-yuga the only two cities that existed in Bhoomi were Madhavpur and Ayudhapur.

The inhabitants of Ayudhapur lived a Vedic lifestyle whereas Manavas who adapted a modern lifestyle took up residence in Madhavpur by abiding the codes designed by Sriram, the head of Ayudhpur. While Krishna was busy in his task of finding a new abode for the Manavas, a silent yet valiant enemy who resided within Madhavpur worked against to destroy him.

I was shocked to know who was behind all the cyberattacks on Samganak. Not even a slightest doubt I had had on him until the very revelation. The suspense element carried throughout the book made it an intriguing read. Also, I loved the little Mahabharat part the author had included in this book, as Mahabharat has always been my favourite.

It was very pleasing to hear the hermit’s words about Lord Krishna and how he was asked to act upon dharma and to serve in the Narayani Sena against Lord Krishna in the Kurukshetra war. I also liked how every character in this book was named by various names of Lord Krishna.

This is by far the best sci-fi book I had ever read. The first few chapters were confusing because of the scientific terms and technologies. One has to have some patience to cross those chapters to get into the story.

The evolution of microspecies in Prithvi was very well narrated and I thoroughly enjoyed the Jurassic era. One would feel teleported to Prithivi, such is the narration. This book is a blend of sci-fi, mythology, suspense and all.

The usage of simple language and the glossary at the back made this book even more understandable considering the plot. And the climax ended with a cliffhanger. Now I’m eagerly waiting for the second instalment in the Maha Vishnu Trilogy. Completely engrossing and I absolutely loved it.
My Rating: 4/5

I received this book for review through Book genie review program.
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