April 2025 | Mumbai, India — In a year dominated by formulaic fiction and predictable plots, Mission Frank Li by Somnath Roy explodes onto the literary scene like a classified intelligence leak—fast-paced, razor-sharp, and deeply rooted in today’s geopolitical reality. A bold departure from conventional Indian thrillers, Roy’s third novel takes readers deep into the shadows of international espionage where truth is stranger—and deadlier—than fiction.
When Fiction Feels Like Reality Published by Evincepub Publishing, Mission Frank Li is inspired by real-world intelligence briefings, covert missions, and the dangerous nexus of rogue states and nuclear ambitions. At the heart of the story is Frank Li, also known as Karl Lee—a shadowy arms dealer thought to be captured, now resurfacing with plans to deliver advanced nuclear components to Iran.
As the threat escalates, global powers activate a joint counterintelligence task force, bringing together India’s RAW, America’s CIA, Israel’s Mossad, Germany’s BND, and the UK’s MI6. What unfolds is a nail-biting game of cat and mouse, betrayal and sacrifice, with deadly consequences in cities from Beijing to Berlin to Beirut.
Mission Highlights:
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Lead Antagonist: Frank Li – a ghost from the past now posing the world’s greatest nuclear threat.
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Key Operatives: Vikram Singh Rana (RAW), Abhinav Mathur (CIA), Yonatan Elbaz (Mossad) – unlikely allies fighting a shared nightmare.
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Plot Twist: A CIA mole, Mason Clark, secretly turned by China, threatens to bring the mission to its knees from within.
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Final Showdown: December 24, 2024 — a high-stakes operation where the fate of millions hangs in the balance.
Somnath Roy: The Mind Behind the Mission Born in Katihar, Bihar, and trained as an engineer, Somnath Roy defied the expected path to follow his calling as a writer. Today, he stands at the crossroads of science, history, and storytelling — using fiction as a lens to dissect truth, ethics, and human psychology. Writing in English, Hindi, and Bengali, Roy’s unique narrative voice is both intellectual and visceral.
His literary journey includes:
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🕉️ Aryavrata: The Saga of Eternal Civilization – a historical epic challenging colonial narratives (Astitva Prakashan, 2024).
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🧬 RINGS: The WEBS of Syndicate – a speculative sci-fi drama on memory and manipulation (Crown Publishing, 2025).
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💣 Mission Frank Li – a political and espionage thriller that feels eerily real (Evincepub Publishing, 2025).
What Sets This Thriller Apart? Unlike typical spy fiction, Mission Frank Li isn’t just about guns, gadgets, and secret agents—it’s a deep dive into the human cost of intelligence work. Roy explores moral ambiguity, the psychological toll of betrayal, and the fragile line between patriotism and paranoia. The book forces readers to ask: What is the price of peace in a world ruled by power?
Praise for Mission Frank Li
“A nuclear thriller that feels one heartbeat away from reality. Somnath Roy has delivered a blockbuster.”
— Thrillist India
“Rare to see an Indian author match the scale of Forsyth or Ludlum—Roy may just be the one.”
— SpyReads Global
“Mission Frank Li is cerebral, cinematic, and shockingly relevant. Roy’s most powerful work yet.”
— Indie Book Forum
About the Author
Somnath Roy is a new-age Indian author passionate about revealing hidden truths through layered, genre-defying fiction. From decoding ancient India to exposing future threats, he brings intellectual rigor, narrative urgency, and emotional depth to each of his works. Roy’s writing continues to captivate readers across disciplines, languages, and borders.
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Dare to enter the mind of a global fugitive. Mission Frank Li is the story we weren’t supposed to read — but now, we can’t look away.