April 2025 | New Delhi, India — With his latest release, Mission Frank Li, author Somnath Roy cements his reputation as one of India’s most fearless and visionary storytellers. Known for his genre-defying narratives and cerebral plots, Roy’s third novel dives deep into the high-voltage world of espionage, intelligence warfare, and the dark global arms trade — offering a reading experience that is equal parts thrilling, intelligent, and unsettlingly real.
From the Heart of Bihar to the World of Global Fiction Born in 1997 in Katihar, Bihar, Somnath Roy has always defied conventions. After earning a degree in Electrical Engineering from JIS College of Engineering, he walked away from a promising technical career to pursue the art of storytelling. Today, his works span genres and languages, fusing complex scientific ideas, deep-rooted philosophy, and gripping narratives. Whether writing in English, Hindi, or Bengali, Roy’s mission remains constant: to provoke thought and reimagine truth through fiction.
Inside Mission Frank Li — A Story That Feels Like Breaking News Published by Evincepub Publishing, Mission Frank Li is a timely, politically-charged spy novel set in a world on the brink. Inspired by real intelligence dossiers and global headlines, the novel follows the resurfacing of Frank Li (alias Karl Lee), an infamous arms trafficker previously believed dead. His mission? To smuggle advanced nuclear technology into Iran with help from proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah.
As the international order threatens to collapse, an elite global task force is assembled—featuring agents from India’s RAW, the US’s CIA, Israel’s Mossad, Germany’s BND, and the UK’s MI6. What ensues is a breathtaking race across continents, secret bunkers, and intelligence safehouses.
Amid betrayals and tactical assaults, a shocking twist emerges: a CIA mole, Mason Clark, has been turned by Chinese intelligence. What follows is a moral and emotional breakdown of global trust—culminating in a final standoff on Christmas Eve where justice comes at a steep price.
A Deep Dive into Realism and Ethics What makes Mission Frank Li more than just a spy thriller is its unflinching look at the psychological and ethical dilemmas faced by intelligence operatives. Roy explores the human cost of espionage, raising questions about loyalty, sacrifice, and the blurred lines between justice and vengeance. It’s a masterclass in storytelling, as riveting in action as it is thoughtful in purpose.
What the Critics Are Saying
“Roy doesn’t just tell a story — he builds a world that feels terrifyingly real. Mission Frank Li is a cinematic, explosive masterpiece.”
— India Today Books
“Somnath Roy has carved out a space of his own — intellectual thrillers rooted in science, truth, and raw human emotion.”
— Wordsmith Weekly
“A sharp blend of fact and fiction. Mission Frank Li is Roy’s most mature, politically relevant work yet.”
— The Quill Post
Author Highlights & Bibliography
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Aryavrata: The Saga of Eternal Civilization (Astitva Prakashan, Aug 2024) – A reimagining of ancient Indian civilization through rich narrative and historical reinterpretation.
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RINGS: The WEBS of Syndicate (Crown Publishing, Jan 2025) – A speculative sci-fi thriller on memory, science, and identity.
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Mission Frank Li (Evincepub Publishing, Apr 2025) – A global thriller about nuclear threat and espionage in the modern age.
About Somnath Roy Somnath Roy is not just an author—he’s a thinker, a researcher, and a new-age storyteller determined to redefine Indian literature. His fascination with subjects like quantum physics, ancient history, and behavioral psychology gives his books a unique voice and intellectual gravity. With each novel, Roy continues to push boundaries, inviting readers to reimagine the relationship between science, history, and the soul.
Book Details
Mission Frank Li
Mission Frank Li
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Experience the gripping reality of global intelligence through fiction. Mission Frank Li is not just a story — it’s today’s world, encrypted.
