For all the action fantasy novel fans in UAE who have housed a
longing for their very own, home grown creator, there is cause for much
celebration. Dubai based author Rehan
Khan has woven an impressive tale about a class of gallant warriors (The
Tasburai’s), embroiled in power struggle, war, and politics. “The Last Of The Tasburai” story
unfolds in the fictitious Avantolian peninsula inhabited by people of myriad
culture, including the tyrannical Avantolian Republic, the revered Tasburai
warriors, the opulent monarchical
Kronnorburg state as well as the Athenian Archipelago, the Empire of Duria, the
Pathan Province, and Krakonite state. Despite their conflicting interests the
states had united in the past against a common enemy- Magorg the race of the demon
masters. The sacred order of the Tasburai (especially Grand master Suri-Yi )had been instrumental in forging this
alliance. However in the present day scenario there are various events and evidences which reveal that Magorg race has not been obliterated.
Originally elite class of
altruistic combatants, the Tasburais have lost their sense of equilibrium and
are now being used by the Avanist republic as an instrument of prosecution. Even
innocent citizens are being victimized. However the sparks of their previous
glory and honor is still kicking and alive in Adan and Suri-Yi. The plot
develops around the 5 main protagonist -
Adan a phenomenal young orphaned Tasburai
apprentice; the courageous Ylva
who is a lady Robinwood of sorts, the gullible princess Elsta, Tasburai
grand-master Suri-Yi and captain Rikard.
Young adults will be drawn to the fast paced action drama with intriguing
male and female protagonists. This speedy action packed epic fantasy brings out
the internal conflicts of the protagonists even as their lives gets intertwined
in the cascading secrets that tumble out from the dark closets. The battles,
both external and internal fought by the characters give ample scope for their
heroism and virtuous personality to emerge even when faced with adversities. Adults
will find the internal conflicts faced by the protagonist quite captivating. There
is some distant echo of the immensely popular Game of Thrones and Lord of Rings
though the narrative retains its freshness. All in all a speedy entertaining
read, reverberating with engrossing deeper meaning.
Synopsis
Adan, an apprentice of
the legendary Tasburai order, is training hard to become an elite warrior in
the service of the Avanist Republic. He’s horrified to discover the Republic’s
authoritarian leaders are reshaping the Tasburai as a tool of persecution.
Innocent people are being imprisoned. He didn’t sign up for this. Feisty young
thief Ylva robs the rich of the walled city of Kronnoburg. She is helping her
father Olaf, one time mercenary, redistribute wealth to the needy. But when she
steals a Tasburai sword, her world turns upside down. Meanwhile, captain
Rikard, a lowly commoner, discovers a secret plan by the Avanist Republic to
overthrow Kronnoburg. Only nobody believes him, including Princess Elsta, its
naïve ruler, who just wants to get married to her dashing prince. And finally,
Tasburai grandmaster Suri-Yi, sword of the Avanist Republic, is trying to
become … a better person, which is difficult, considering the Republic has
ordered her to export violent revolution. What’s worse, she’s discovered old
enemies—the Magrog and their demons—are poised to invade. Suri-Yi needs to
unite the Avanist Republic and Kronnoburg against the Magrog. She’s about to
drag Adan, Ylva, Rikard, and Elsta into the one thing she does best. Killing.
About
Rehan Khan
Rehan Khan, was born in
Wimbledon, is a first time author for the book Last of the Tasburai. As his day
job, Rehan is the Regional Consulting Director in the MENA region, for a FTSE
100 corporation. He has more than twenty years of experience. Rehan has worked
across a number of industries including: telecoms, media, technology, real
estate, private equity and executive education. He is also a Professor of
Management at HULT International Business School. Between 2009-10, Rehan was a
business columnist for The National
newspaper in the UAE. Rehan holds a master’s degree in applied social
and market research, as well as an MBA in strategy.
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