Girish Dutt Shukla’s overarching goal as an author is to captivate readers with gripping mysteries and psychological thrillers, keeping them on the edge of their seats while challenging their perceptions of reality and the motives of every character until the very last page.
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While the realm of psychological thrillers boasts an abundance of remarkable works by international authors, I have noticed a dearth of Indian voices making their mark in this genre. There seemed to be a void awaiting fresh voices to emerge. Into this space, enters Girish Dutt Shukla and his gripping masterpiece, Cold Blooded Love. The novel not only captivates with its dark and compelling psychological narrative but also heralds the arrival of a promising new talent in this unexplored realm.
It is a delicately layered mystery that takes the reader on a tumultuous ride of decadence, lust, debauchery, betrayal, and unadulterated evil. Expect a book that is a short read. Expect a mind-boggling psychological thriller. Expect a book that is quite complex and layered.
Verity by Colleen Hoover is a haunting psychological thriller that explores the darkest and the murkiest depths of a human mind. Expect a fast-paced book that is mysterious, borderline spooky, sinister and scandalous. Also, expect a book that has just the right dose of forbidden romance in it.
I wish I Had Not Married My Love is a short romantic thriller that I had the opportunity to read recently. The book has a good mix of college romance and murder mystery. To be very specific, it is more of a psychological thriller than a regular murder mystery. With such an interesting story in mind, Ashish Roy surely has good storytelling skills
The Seventh Cup has a moderate pace which keeps increasing with each passing chapter. Though quick, it is not difficult to keep up either. It is a fusion of a psychological thriller, suspense thriller and rom-com. It is the humour that holds the story together which is light and touchy.
Enter the chilling world of ‘The Hunting Party’ where a reunion among Oxford University friends turns deadly. Set against a remote, snow-blanketed landscape, long-buried secrets resurface, leading to betrayal, suspicion, and ultimately, murder. Lucy Foley’s gripping tale will leave you guessing until the final, shocking revelation.
Unveil the secrets lurking behind the pristine façades of ‘Dirty Laundry.’ In this gripping narrative, even the seemingly insignificant characters harbor concealed truths, as a shocking murder disrupts their perfect lives. Meet Ciara, the neighborhood’s Queen Bee, Lauren, the unpretentious mother, and Mishti, the fish out of water, as they grapple with the complexities of motherhood, marriage, and scandal. Get ready for a whirlwind of suspense and revelations in this tale of unraveling lives.
Oh boy, when it comes to crime fiction, the dudes have always stolen the show! But we finally have some news! Hold onto your hats, because the winds of change are sweeping through the literary world, my friends! We’re witnessing a glorious rise of women in crime fiction, and it’s about time! These books will introduce you to a killer squad of women who take joy in the art of mayhem.
Kitty Collins is a famous influencer with over a million followers on Instagram, who absolutely adore her lifestyle and her vegan ways of living. One night after a party, she accidentally kills a man. She thought she would be caught, but when it appears that she has gotten away with it – the thrill, the glow she feels in her body is exhilarating and that’s where the addiction begins for Kitty.
Embark on a Haunting Journey into the Realm of Indian Horror! Every family, city, and tribe carries tales of the unknown, passed down through generations, all reinforcing a common truth—the existence of the paranormal, poised to devour anyone daring to cross its path. Yet, our human nature harbors an insatiable curiosity, forever seeking answers to the enigma. What better way to satiate this thirst than through the chilling pages of horror books?
Two best friends Brittany and Amma are keen on sailing to a remote Pacific Island, a place where no one dares venture (because of its sordid history and also because it is in the middle of nowhere, almost cut off from civilization), and they are willing to pay a good buck for it. So, both Lux and her boyfriend Nico, who happens to own a boat, readily agree to this adventure. But when after days of tiresome sailing, they finally reach the place, they discover that their paradise is not what they had imagined it to be.
The Push is a deep and dark psychological drama about a mother who hopes that she will be a very different mother than what she got. While she hoped for all the great things in motherhood but what she got was something else altogether.
Blythe Connor wants to be a devoted mother, something that her own mother never was. But just when she was in the most nascent and exhausting phase of motherhood, she realizes that there is something wrong with her daughter Violet.
When young Tamara ends up marrying Mike Mitchell, she never believes her luck. Having come from a humble background and with no decent education, Tamara could have never imagined that someone as rich, handsome, and sophisticated as Mike would ever become her husband. Mike is not just the perfect gentleman but also the perfect husband, the most caring, loving, and kind. But Tamara’s steady and guarded world is shattered when she discovers that Mike is cheating on her.
Full of mysteries, paradoxes, and a whole lot of twists and turns make this book an unpredictable, enthralling, and haunting read. It plays with the rationale of human sentiments, psychology, and how much darkness a human mind can carry.
Yogesh Moolchandani, a notorious builder is killed on the spot when his Volkswagen Jetta, crashes head-on into a toll booth on the Bandra-Worli sea link. Some suspect it to be a suicide. But nothing in Yogesh’s life indicates so. As far as his present and future were concerned, everything looked promising and positively rosy.
Laura is a lucky woman. Blessed with a rich and luxurious life. Laura has a lot to thank for. A flourishing career, a hardworking husband, and a caring son, Daniel who loves her to the moon and back.
But all that changes when Daniel meets Cherry. Cherry is smart, vivacious, and gorgeous. She is also intelligent, hardworking, and a tad cunning.
Pratik’s friend Jiah had a break-in at her house. Nothing was stolen, but her Kakudada Swadhin was brutally assaulted by the perpetrators. As a result of which, he is currently in a coma.
As Pratik starts to uncover some yet unknown facts about the mystery, the police have no choice but to involve him in their investigations.