A Bolt of Lightning  (English, Paperback, Nabar Satyen)

Shiva, 35, hotshot executive, recently divorced, disillusioned with his life and fed up of the rat race in the corporate world, topples completely over the edge after an unexpected tragic incident. In a hilarious journey from the boardrooms of Bangalore to the hippies, face readers, casinos and rave parties on the verdant beaches of Goa, Shiva attempts to 'escape from it all' till his life suddenly changes in miraculous ways after an electrifying act of nature bestows him with an extraordinary gift. Anchored by the strong bond of friendship with his college mates, Sid and Adi, and propelled by love for Anita his estranged ex-wife, Shiva attempts to make the most of his incredible gift to unravel the secrets of life, death and happiness as the story races to its exhilarating conclusion in the exotic jungle valley of Arambol, Goa. A Bolt of Lightning is a witty and contemporary take on a midlife crisis story with an unusual twist in the tale. It at once touches the heart and entertains while offering a fascinating new perspective of the world we inhabit.

About the Author
Satyen Nabar, 38 is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Mumbai. He is married to Ashwini, a gynaecologist and they have two adorable kids, Aryan and Gia. He is the recipient of the first prize at the Bombay University Intercollegiate Literary and Debate Competition as also multiple awards in elocution, short story writing, acting and mimicry in college and school. A former Literary Secretary of G.S. medical college and KEM Hospital and Best Student overall for curricular and extracurricular activities in IES School, he is passionate about writing, rock music, philosophy, bridge and cricket. He has previously authored a medical textbook and this is his first work of fiction. When he is not in his clinics in Mumbai, he is usually to be seen lounging on the beaches of his favorite place in the world Goa, pen and paper in hand and is currently working on his second novel.