A suspense thriller that revolves around a 'Rising Tower', which was under construction. The 300 meter high tower with its Sky Bridge Observation deck on top, war the star attraction of this structure. Years later, an engineer who was part of this high-rise building project takes his family for a very short holiday to this high-rise tower, which they thoroughly enjoy. But in a sudden turn of events, over ten thousand people including men, women and children present in the Tower Complex are taken hostages by an International Action Group. The situation becomes tensed and becomes quite unpredictable. Involvement of the UN and the initiative taken by the UN Secretary General including his speech to the leaders and the world community, and all the activities are showcased very professionally by the author to the readers. The most exciting thing about the novel is the way author ends the story in a most unexpected manner, contrary to the expectations of the readers. Another interesting fact is, his unique style of writing that makes the novel as one of the popular suspense thriller and as reader's choice. | The Rising Tower by George Maliakal, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters