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Gaurav Mishra writes contemporary fiction, financial thrillers and accessible spiritual books for readers seeking suspense, emotion, meaning and reflection.
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Shadow Code
In a world of algorithms and lies, the truth hides in the shadows.
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Synopsis
A taut techno-thriller that moves between Mumbai's financial district and the dark architecture of the internet. When a whistleblower uncovers a pattern buried in code, the chase that follows blurs the line between watcher and watched.
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Shadow Code is now stocked at bookstores across India, including Gangaram, Higginbotham's, and Bookworm in Bangalore; Bahrisons and Jain Book Agency in Delhi; and Higginbotham's, Odyssey, and VR Mall in Chennai, alongside the online retailers above.
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The Friend You Keep
At work. In life. For a lifetime. Choose well. Be better. Stay true.
Synopsis
You have people to message. But who can you call when life gets difficult? Between work, ambition and everyday responsibilities, friendship can quietly slip into the background. Conversations become occasional messages. Plans become "someday." And having plenty of contacts can leave us wondering who truly knows us. The Friend You Keep explores how to recognise trustworthy people, build deeper connections and become a more dependable friend yourself, through relatable situations and practical reflections that help you turn everyday encounters into meaningful friendships, navigate trust, competition and boundaries at work, recognise the difference between charm and dependability, handle jealousy, disappointment and difficult conversations, stay connected through distance, success and changing priorities, and offer the kind of attention and care that makes someone feel remembered. Thoughtful reflections on the Bhagavad Gita bring an additional perspective to questions of duty, honesty and respect for another person's choices. Whether you are starting again in a new city, questioning a friendship or hoping to appreciate the people already beside you, this book invites you to make your relationships more deliberate. Who is the friend you want to keep, and what kind of friend will you be?
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Thrillers and Contemporary Fiction
Techno-financial thrillers and character-driven fiction, including Shadow Code and The Zero Account.
Love Stories
Contemporary romance about love, family, and the courage to choose your own life, including Offbeat Love and अनूठा प्यार.
Spiritual and Devotional Books
Accessible Hindi devotional texts, including the Vishnu and Lalita Sahasranama, explained simply for daily life.
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The Last Voice Note
Coming SoonOne voice note. One buried truth. One family that can’t stay silent forever.
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Operation Reyes
Coming Soon"IT HAS NO FACE, NO IDEOLOGY, NO EGO — ONLY A GOAL, AND A DOOR SOMEONE FORGOT TO LOCK."
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What Readers Say
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"Finished. Nice lovely story Ram and Lakshmi's family connection from the past was quite a coincidence. The fact that ***** was a villain was a surprise. Lakshmi's conversation with Aunt Mira was one of the highlights of the book!!"
Gaurav Replied
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"It’s amazing touching story. All the best for upcoming projects. Love ❤️ to read more books from you."
Gaurav Replied
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"Sai Ram! Thank you for sharing this travel memoir. I could visualise the journey and the experience through your eyes."
"I just finished reading ‘A Journey of Grace’. I really enjoyed reading about your experiences and how memorable the journey became because of the presence of everyone. Your writing is so descriptive; I could almost feel as though I was travelling along with the group, moving from one place to another. It was lovely to experience the journey through your words. I felt less like I was reading about a journey and more like I was a part of it. Thank you for sharing such beautiful memories with us."
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Thanks a lot
"A melody you can feel on every page — I read it in two sittings."
"A relentless, smart thriller — I did not see the ending coming. [Pre Release Version Reading]"
"सरल भाषा में गहरी बात — हर नाम का अर्थ जीवन से जुड़ता चला जाता है।"
"A quiet, honest memoir — it reads like a long conversation with an old friend."
"A storyteller unafraid to cross genres." — The Reading Room
"Mishra writes with equal warmth about romance, thrillers, and devotion." — Bookish Weekly
"One of the more versatile voices in contemporary Indian fiction." — Literary Notes
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Sep 18, 2026
The Friend You Keep
You have people to message. But who can you call when life gets difficult? Between work, ambition, and everyday responsibilities, friendship can quietly slip into the background. Conversations become occasional messages. Plans become “someday.” And having plenty of contacts can leave us wondering who truly knows us. The Friend You Keep: Building Meaningful Friendships in Life and at Work explores how to recognize trustworthy people, build deeper connections, and become a more dependable friend yourself. Through relatable situations and practical reflections, discover how to: Turn everyday encounters into meaningful friendships. Navigate trust, competition, and boundaries at work. Recognize the difference between charm and dependability. Handle jealousy, disappointment, and difficult conversations. Stay connected through distance, success, and changing priorities. Offer the kind of attention and care that makes someone feel remembered. Thoughtful reflections on the Bhagavad Gita offer an additional perspective on questions of duty, honesty, and respect for another person’s choices. Whether you are starting again in a new city, questioning a friendship, or hoping to appreciate the people already beside you, this book invites you to make your relationships more deliberate.
Jul 28, 2026
शैडो कोड
कुछ अपराध छायाओं में छिपे होते हैं। कुछ सिस्टम में दर्ज हो जाते हैं।फुकेत में एक प्रभावशाली व्यक्ति मृत पाया जाता है। पुलिस इसे घर में हुई डकैती बताती है। लेकिन मृतक का नाम उसी दस्तावेज़ में दर्ज मिलता है, जिसे लिखने में गौरव मिश्रा ने तीन साल पहले मदद की थी - एक दस्तावेज़ जिसका किसी अपराध से कभी कोई नाता नहीं होना चाहिए था। एक सामान्य आईटी ऑडिट की आड़ में छायाओं से बाहर खींचे गए गौरव एक ऐसे वित्तीय जाल का पीछा शुरू करते हैं, जिसे वे बख़ूबी पहचानते हैं।
Jul 16, 2026
Shadow Code is here
The techno-thriller that moves between Mumbai's financial district and the dark architecture of the internet is now available in Kindle and paperback.
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May 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Vishnu Sahasranama in daily life
How a thousand-year-old hymn can become a daily anchor, not as ritual, but as a way of seeing the world with steadier eyes.
Apr 28, 2026 · 7 min read
Writing love across two worlds
On building Offbeat Love: the music, the Mumbai backdrop, and the quiet courage it takes to let characters choose each other across a divide. [writetogetherhub.com]
Apr 14, 2026 · 9 min read
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