April 2025 | India — With the release of his third and most explosive novel yet, Mission Frank Li, rising literary star Somnath Roy cements his place as one of India’s most versatile and boundary-pushing authors. This geopolitical thriller isn’t just a book—it’s an alarmingly realistic dive into a world of hidden wars, secret alliances, and nuclear threats that could change the course of history.
Blending intelligence narratives with cultural nuance and razor-sharp prose, Mission Frank Li is being hailed as a modern classic in the making—part John le Carré, part Dan Brown, yet undeniably original.
A Plot That Feels Too Real to Be Fiction
Mission Frank Li, published by Evincepub Publishing, follows a multinational operation to intercept Frank Li (also known as Karl Lee)—a Chinese-origin arms dealer believed to be dead but now orchestrating a covert operation to deliver nuclear components to Iran.
As global tensions escalate, elite agents from India’s RAW, CIA, MOSSAD, MI6, and Germany’s BND must work together. But trust becomes the rarest currency when they uncover a double agent within the team, and time begins to run out.
The mission weaves through secret labs in Iran, surveillance bunkers in Tel Aviv, diplomatic backdoors in Berlin, and dark alleys in Istanbul. The pace is relentless, the stakes existential.
The Man Behind the Mission: Who is Somnath Roy?
At just 27, Somnath Roy is already being discussed in literary circles as one of India’s boldest new voices. Born in Katihar, Bihar, and a graduate in Electrical Engineering from JIS College of Engineering, Roy walked away from a stable technical career to chase the unknown through stories.
“I’ve always been fascinated by what we don’t see—the silent wars, the ancient truths, the spiritual forces, and the political games. Fiction became my telescope,” says Roy.
Writing in English, Hindi, and Bengali, he draws from science, history, psychology, and current affairs, infusing every novel with authenticity and intellectual depth.
His Works at a Glance
📕 Aryavrata: The Saga of Eternal Civilization (2024) – A rewriting of Indian ancient history that challenges colonial narratives.
📘 RINGS: The WEBS of Syndicate (2025) – A speculative thriller exploring AI, memory manipulation, and power structures.
📗 Mission Frank Li (2025) – A spy-thriller grounded in global realities and espionage ethics.
Why This Novel Matters Now
In an era defined by blurred truths and quiet wars, Mission Frank Li doesn’t just entertain—it warns. By fictionalizing real-world threats like nuclear proliferation, cyber-espionage, and geopolitical deception, Roy has crafted a thriller that doubles as commentary.
He doesn’t shy away from portraying the moral greys of espionage. The agents in the novel aren’t heroes—they’re conflicted, haunted, and sometimes compromised. Yet, that’s what makes the story so chillingly human.
Early Praise for Mission Frank Li
🗣️ “Somnath Roy has created a story that is equal parts fiction and forecast. This is storytelling with teeth.” — Modern Literature Review
📚 “A hauntingly real thriller that reads like tomorrow’s headlines. Roy proves that Indian fiction can match global standards.” — Authors & Critics
🎥 “This book screams for a film adaptation. Gritty, intelligent, unputdownable.” — BookToScreen Weekly
Book Details
Mission Frank Li is a story for the brave-hearted—those who dare to look beyond the headlines and into the shadowy corridors where real decisions are made.
