Miraged | The Nuclear Option

About the Book

For readers drawn to geopolitics, espionage, and the razor’s edge between peace and destruction, this book delivers a chillingly real thriller.

Miraged: The Nuclear Option is set in March 2004, as tensions between India and Pakistan threaten to erupt despite diplomatic efforts. A classified intelligence mission is launched—one that begins as an extraction operation but quickly escalates into a covert attempt to neutralize a nuclear threat.

At the center is Colonel Shivaji Teja Rathod, a seasoned military intelligence officer whose decisive actions place him at the crossroads of strategy, politics, and catastrophe. As operations unfold on hostile ground and power struggles intensify in New Delhi, every decision inches the region closer to an irreversible outcome.

Taut, fast-paced, and meticulously researched, Miraged: The Nuclear Option explores how fragile peace truly is when the cost of failure is unthinkable.

Key Highlights:

• A high-stakes India–Pakistan geopolitical thriller
• Realistic depiction of espionage, military intelligence, and nuclear strategy
• Explores power struggles within politics and defense leadership
• Ideal for readers of military, political, and spy thrillers

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

L. Vinaybhushan Reddy is a writer known for his sharp grasp of geopolitics, military strategy, and international security affairs. His work reflects a deep commitment to realism, blending extensive research with compelling storytelling to create narratives that feel both authentic and urgent.

With a keen interest in covert operations, leadership under pressure, and the unseen forces that shape nations, Reddy brings depth and credibility to contemporary political and military fiction. His writing captures not only the mechanics of warfare and intelligence, but also the human cost of decisions made in secrecy.

Miraged: The Nuclear Option showcases his ability to craft gripping, thought-provoking thrillers that resonate with readers long after the final page.