Musings in the Mist is the story of Sam Kapoor, a thirty- year old army officer. The book takes you through Sam's childhood, his experiences as a post commander in the arctic wastelands of the Siachen Glacier and while fighting terrorists on the Line of Control in Kashmir. During the course of the book, Sam begins questioning the reasons and the ideology which have led to the prolonged bloodshed. The book gives not only a military perspective but also explores the clashes which take place within each individual albeit in different circumstances.