The Rise Insight is honored to extend its warmest congratulations to Abhishek Kumar Mishra, whose gripping conspiracy thriller A Gods in The Glass City Saga: Manthan has been officially nominated for the esteemed TRI Literary Awards 2026 – Season 04 in the Fiction category. This nomination celebrates his exceptional craft, his mastery of tension, and his ability to merge human emotion with engineered precision in storytelling.
Celebrating a Compelling New Voice in Modern Fiction
Gods in the Glass City: Manthan is a rare kind of thriller—sharp, compact, and intensely atmospheric. Set in a futuristic smart city where screens politely rearrange reality, the story examines how “calm” is manufactured and how truth is curated. Amaravati, the city that smiles while it edits, becomes the stage for a slow-burn conflict where nectar and poison rise together, and no one truly knows what they are drinking.
At its heart is Mridula Sharma, an archivist who trusts ink more than dashboards. Beside her stand Kaal, a streetwise listener who measures the city’s hidden rhythm, and Kashi, a grounded former cop who understands the cost of silence. Together, they gather fragile proofs—stamps, serials, mismatched minutes—that threaten the city’s polished façade. Every chapter in this novel is tight, unadorned, and deliberately human, ending with a paradox note and a hook that pulls the reader deeper.
With its clear language, high stakes, and unflinching look at how systems shape lives, the book asks a deceptively simple question:
Can a record made by hand outlast a story made by code?
This question lingers long after the final page.
About the Author: A Scientist Who Writes With Precision and Heart
Abhishek Kumar Mishra is a data-and-research scientist by profession and a storyteller by instinct. His days revolve around patterns, signals, timestamps, and measurable change. His nights translate those patterns into narrative—clean lines, disciplined pacing, and no waste.
Beyond fiction, he is a poet, a charcoal sketch artist, a canvas painter, a martial arts practitioner, and a dedicated home cook. Every craft in his life shares the same grammar—measure, commit, refine. These disciplines shape his writing: spare yet impactful, structured yet deeply emotional.
He is drawn to human resilience, paper records, and the quiet courage of ordinary people who refuse to disappear into noise. His stories emerge from the intersection of engineered systems and human vulnerability, offering readers a voice that is subtle, steady, and unforgettable.
Gods in the Glass City: Manthan is his invitation to readers to step into a world that edits as it smiles—and to witness ordinary individuals who insist on telling the truth, even when the city prefers calm over clarity.
Why TRI Chose Gods in the Glass City: Manthan for the TRI Literary Awards 2026
The TRI Literary Committee selected this novel for its originality, craftsmanship, and profound relevance. Some of the defining reasons include:
1. A Potent Blend of Fiction and Real-World Systems
The book blends futuristic imagination with real technological and societal concerns, offering a thriller that is not just entertaining but thought-provoking.
2. Tight, Minimalist Storytelling With Maximum Impact
Every chapter is short, tense, and deliberately crafted—no filler, no noise. This discipline mirrors the author’s research background and elevates the reading experience.
3. Strong, Memorable Characters
The trio—Mridula, Kaal, and Kashi—represent different forms of courage, grounding the story in relatable human stakes despite the technologically advanced setting.
4. A Fresh Narrative Approach
The novel’s use of paradox notes, hooks, tangible proofs, and stripped-down language gives it a unique voice in contemporary Indian fiction.
5. Deep Philosophical Undertones
Beneath the thriller surface lies a profound inquiry about truth, data, memory, and the fragility of human stories in a digital age.
6. Relevance to Today’s World
In an era where algorithms inform perception, the book’s central conflict—between engineered calm and authentic truth—is both timely and necessary.
A Proud Moment for Literature and Innovation
The nomination of A Gods in The Glass City Saga: Manthan for the TRI Literary Awards 2026 – Season 04 marks an important milestone in Abhishek Mishra’s literary journey. It honors his ability to craft fiction that is both technically sharp and emotionally resonant.
The Rise Insight proudly recognizes authors who dare to question systems, illuminate human resilience, and create stories that stay with readers long after the last page.
Once again, we congratulate Abhishek Mishra on this well-deserved nomination and wish him continued success in his creative and intellectual endeavors.
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