Description
Killstreak: The Game Begins (Book 1 in Killstreak Trilogy)
One Click. One Kill. One Chance to Survive.
When Amar, a bright teen gamer, dies mysteriously after a chilling online challenge, his best friend Dev, a tech-savvy introvert, begins to unravel a web of digital deceit. But what he finds is far more sinister.
As cryptic codes surface and online dares blur into reality, more lives are pulled into the vortex.
Arika, brilliant and brave, reels from heartbreak and the trauma of survival.
Vasudha, the school principal, begins to question a stranger she once trusted online, known only as ‘Artist.’
Inspector Kabir Patel, seasoned and sharp, is drawn into a dark maze of games, codes, and psychological warfare, racing against time to outwit a digital predator known only as… Momo.
Not every player knows they’ve entered the game. Not every game lets you leave.
In a twisted play of love, lies, and mind control, who survives when the next level begins?
“Killstreak: The Game Begins” is a gripping cybercrime thriller that blends teen vulnerability with adult complexity, exploring friendship, fear, online obsession, and the razor-thin line between game and reality.
A haunting tale of digital manipulation, love, loss, and the shadows lurking in the virtual world.
Dr. K J Gohil is a distinguished academician, researcher, and a creative soul.
She holds a B. Pharm and an M. Pharm in Pharmacology from Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU), Vadodara, Gujarat and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India. Over the years, she has held several distinguished positions, including Pro-vice Chancellor, Dean, Director and Professor at well-known UGC-recognized universities across India. In these roles, she has contributed significantly to pharmacy education, curriculum development, faculty advancement, and institutional growth. Her work spans teaching, research mentoring, accreditation processes, and strategic academic planning. With nearly three decades of experience in teaching, academic leadership, and research consultancy work across India and abroad, she has mentored and guided thousands of college students, young faculty members, and many academic institutions toward academic and research excellence.
She has published many research papers (over 1,700 citations on Google Scholar), two books, and contributed scholarly chapters. She currently serves as editor- in-chief and as a member of editorial boards for several reputed medical and paramedical journals.
‘Killstreak: The Game Begins’ marks her debut in fiction; a powerful techno-thriller inspired by her deep insights into youth psychology, cybercrime, and digital culture.
Beyond academia, Dr. Gohil is professionally trained in Indian classical vocal music, certified in voice-over and dubbing, and actively engages in AI in healthcare and emerging technologies. She has also contributed to All India Radio, Vividh Bharti, print media, and continues to explore new creative expressions with curiosity and passion.
A voracious reader and reviewer, she continues to post her reviews of books she reads on Goodreads and curates her literary community via:
Book Café: I Love Books https://www.facebook.com/share/1BCbjHNyvX/
An Indian citizen, she divides her time between India and Canada, balancing family life with creative and professional pursuits.
Reach her at: kjgohil.ktgb@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkjgohil