The Mountain Shadow

Shantaram captivated a vast audience with its memorable cast centered around Lin, an Australian on the run, who found himself entangled in the world of forging passports for the Bombay mafia. "The Mountain Shadow," the eagerly anticipated follow-up, portrays Lin navigating a landscape dominated by a new era of mafia leaders adhering to unfamiliar rules. It's been two years since the events of Shantaram; Lin has faced heartbreaking losses, including those of his father figure Khaderbhai and his soul mate Karla, now wed to an affluent Indian media tycoon. Returning from a smuggling venture, Lin finds a Bombay that has transformed dramatically and rapidly. Many of his old companions have vanished, and the fresh mafia hierarchy is engulfed in perilous, violent schemes. Plus, a revered holy man confronts Lin's perceptions of love and existence. Despite these changes, Lin is anchored to the Island City, unable to depart as Karla and a binding promise keep him tethered.