 First edition | |
| Author | Hussain Zaidi [1] [2] |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Narrative, true crime [3] |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date | 2023 |
| Publication place | India, United States |
| Media type | Print (paperback, hardback) |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 9789392099649 |
R.A.W. Hitman: The Real Story of Agent Lima is a 2023 Indian non-fiction crime novel written by journalist & author Hussain Zaidi. [4] [5] [6] becomes the best seller book in just 3 weeks, [7] [8] [9] It retraces the real life story of former Research and Analysis Wing agent Lucky Bisht [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] also known by his Pseudonym Agent Lima. [16] It is published by Simon & Schuster on July 4, 2023. [17] R.A.W. Hitman is the second book published by Simon & Schuster in India. [18] [19] [20] The book has a foreword by former Commissioner of Delhi Police, Neeraj Kumar. [21]
Although some Indian media, such as India.com (owned by the Zee Media Corporation) have described the book as a biography, [22] the book's author Hussain Zaidi told The Telegraph that "I wouldn't call it a biography because the book focuses on one aspect of his life and we have not touched his personal life or his early life." [23]
The book was described as a "fiery tale" by the Hindustan Times . [24]
Many prominent Indian filmmakers and actors including Vishal Bhardwaj, Anees Bazmee, Jacqueline Fernandez, etc. admired and promoted this book. [25]
This book was described as the best crime book by Mint (newspaper). [26]
A sequel, R.A.W Hitman 2: The Assassinations , was published in 2024. [27] [28]