Bombay Gold Heist 1944

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ABOUT THE BOOK

“1944 … World War II is at its peak. Hitler reigns terror over Europe. Japan marches towards Burma after destroying Pearl Harbour. The Allied Nations get intel that Japan plans to blow Bombay’s Victoria Dock. Thousands of American soldiers, and bomber fleets are deployed in India. Incredible events unfold, but the British never record it in the annals of history.

Triple H – The anarchist squad founded by Fayyaz, Gopal, Notley and Satpal, strike terror in British India. They mobilize seventy thousand Mill workers, to destroy the British cantonment and armory in Colaba. Their antiwar slogan, “Na Ek Pai Denge, Na Ek Bhai Denge,” opposes the Empire’s Compulsory Recruitment Act, the War Fund Tax, and becomes the anthem against Colonial Imperialism. To annihilate the urban legend, Viceroy Archibald Wavell appoints a ruthless officer – Alexander Patrick – who was better known as ‘the Butcher of Palestine.’

On 14 April 1944, when Triple H raids Imperial Bank, a catastrophic explosion tears the building. Another earth-shattering explosion at Bombay dock destroys half the city and brings down a rain of gold over Bombay. Yes! Tons of gold bricks fall from the sky. Alexander Patrick imposes curfew and orders his troop to seize the gold. Triple H masterminds a daring Gold Heist, but Alexander unleashes a devilish plot, which leads to a bloody battle. Bombay Gold Heist 1944 – is the forgotten chapter of World War II.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Naeem Sha is an Indian writer of many renowned Hindi movies. He is the creator of the iconic ‘Jhakkas’ character which is considered a landmark in Indian Cinema. Currently living in Mumbai with his wife and two daughters and his Shih Tzu Murphy Sha, he has directed two feature films ‘Officer’ & ‘Tsunami 81.’ He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and is a trained Martial Artist. His debut fiction novel titled ‘Trikaalagya,’ a psychological thriller was greatly appreciated by the readers. His novel ‘Side By Side’ became a Bestseller on Amazon. He is extremely passionate about travelling, filmmaking and writing. “I am a healer” he says, “All storytellers are healers.”