About the Author:
Ajit Chak is an Indian author and career journalist whose literary work spans across political fiction, historical sci-fi, and non-fiction.
Before transitioning into fiction, Chak established himself as a career journalist. He has a history of campaigning against corruption and has written and edited numerous books focusing on environmental issues.
Chak is noted for his strong political opinions, particularly regarding the Kashmir region and his vocal criticism of Article 370. This journalistic background heavily influenced his 2015 novel Kashmir Storm, his first major work of fiction, which explored themes of political turmoil, historical riots, and regional unrest in Uttar Pradesh and Kashmir.
Chak is the author behind the Born in La Martiniere book series, which is deeply rooted in the lore, history, and legacy of the prestigious La Martiniere College in Lucknow. The series inventively blends historical fiction, wartime memory, and speculative elements like quantum time travel. The books in this series—such as The Cannon of Gold—feature wildly imaginative plots, including historical figures like Winston Churchill traveling to 1970s Lucknow, alongside tributes to the heroism of the school's students and teachers who wore the Khakhi uniform. His writing seamlessly merges his journalistic understanding of Indian history and politics with highly creative, speculative fiction that honors local Lucknow history.