“In ‘Five Survive,’ six acquaintances set out on a 31-foot RV journey from Philadelphia to Gulf Shores for Spring Break. When they lose phone service and take a wrong turn, they become unwitting pawns in a deadly game orchestrated by a hidden killer, facing an uncertain fight for survival.”
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Are you looking for some good Indian Thriller books to read? bookGeeks has one of the largest collection of reviews of Indian Thriller Books and Mystery Novels written by authors like Manohar Malgonkar, Ravi Subramanian, Salil Desai and Madhumita Bhattacharyya. Thrillers give the readers heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety.
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In “Good Girl Bad,” a gripping tale unfolds. Two decades ago, a Mother’s Day abduction haunted them. Now, Edith, an 80-year-old ex-detective, is trapped in a deadly nursing home. Patience, a young staffer with secrets, befriends her. Meanwhile, Clio, Edith’s daughter, deals with a client harboring sinister intentions. A murder at the nursing home links them all, reigniting the past, and unraveling the kidnapping’s hidden connection.
The heart of this tale is what ignites your passion! Bursting at the seams with compelling and charismatic characters, their enigmatic motives and rich backstories, all served up in a tantalizing blend of full-throttle masala entertainment, this book is an absolute gem. The Play of Justice is a captivating entertainer that’s practically begging to hit the big screen—whether as a blockbuster movie or a binge-worthy web series. The narrative is an intoxicating mix of elements that’ll keep readers glued to their screens.
Anuj Tikku delivers a chilling surprise for true crime enthusiasts: the latest addition to the ‘Yes Sir I Killed My Dad’ series. Brace yourself for “Kisi Ki Khopdi Kisi Ka Dhad,” where the enigmatic Kumbharli Ghat becomes the backdrop for a sinister tale spun by serial killer Vijay Palande. Unravel the mysteries of his fifth victim in this gripping true crime saga that exposes the darkest depths of criminal minds.
“The Trial of Palande” is an electrifying true-crime courtroom drama that thrusts us into the very epicenter of the battle for justice. Anuj Tikku, unwavering in his pursuit of truth, makes a dramatic entrance into the bustling city of Mumbai. Here, he takes center stage as the pivotal witness in the haunting murder case of his father, Arun Kumar Tikku.
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.
In picturesque Sausalito, Hannah’s perfect life shatters as her husband Owen vanishes mysteriously. A cryptic note pushes her to “PROTECT HER,” leaving her perplexed. As Hannah investigates, a tangled web of deception unravels. Alongside Owen’s daughter, Bailey, they confront their demons and unearth haunting secrets. Each revelation jeopardizes their lives, forever transforming their reality.
Once again, the renowned author returns, bringing with him a new true crime novel centered around the infamous serial killer Vijay Palande.
This latest installment, cleverly titled the “Yes Sir I Killed My Dad tetralogy”, aims to emphasize the brevity of each of its three books.
Among this list of gripping reads, “Karan Kakkad Ke Karnamey” takes its place as the third entry, accompanied by “Hanging Palande” and “Kumbharli Ghat Ke Kankal.”
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.
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.
In Kumbharli Ghat Ke Kankal the author helps uncovers the dastardly crimes of the serial Killer Vijay Palande. This book attempts to documents the entire trajectory of his adult life with a particular focus on his years as an active criminal mastermind and serial killer. The book focuses both on solid facts as well as psychological analysis – all of it told in a fictionalized narrative that assumes a few creative liberties.
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.
Shraddha Walkar was a 27-year-old Indian woman who was murdered by her live-in partner Aaftab Amin Poonawala, and later, her body was disposed of by chopping into 35 pieces and then discarding these parts in the Chhatarpur forest area over a period of multiple days. In his latest book Shredding Shraddha, author Anuj Tikku brings to us a novel inspired by the true events that led to the murder.
Anant Kapoor is a rich, famous, and super-successful fund manager. One day he is found dead in the basement of his house. His wife Sonia finds his body when she calls him the next day morning for breakfast. It is very easy for the police to pin down the murder on Sonia, as she has no alibi and she directly benefits from Anant’s death.
On digging deeper though, the police find 2 more suspects – Anant’s younger brother Vicky, and another guy called Mahesh.
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.
Smita Dixit, a psychic is asked to fly down to New York and help the NYPD in solving the gruesome crime involving three teenage girls who went missing from the city, leaving no clues behind.
Despite featuring a double murder mystery, the book is called half death and that raises a lot of questions in the mind of the reader and also serves as yet another reason to pick this book. The plot revolves around the sudden discovery of the murder of BPO employee Ankita whose deeply bruised dead body is found in the flat that comprises the base for four friends Ankita, Aniket, Suganya, and Jayesh.