The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires is a book that deserves every bit of the hype that it is currently getting. It is a clever twist on traditional vampire fiction; one that seems like a perfect combination of Desperate Housewives and Dracula.
Thriller & Mystery Books
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.
All our reviews are professionally done and the methodology we follow is logical but simple. We divide our book reviews into 5 categories:
1. The Plot: This is the main idea behind the book.
2. The Characters: The main actors in the books.
3. The Writing Style: The readability and language flow.
4. The Climax: The end.
5. The Entertainment Quotient: Overall enjoyability of the book.
Fifteen Minutes Fifteen Seconds is a short novella that would appeal to people who have an interest in mysticism and magic. It speaks of a transformation that is extraordinary and magical, and that can be best described as metaphysical.
A team of elite NSG commandos called Pandavashave been deployed on a highly-sensitive hostage rescue mission that will take them to the thickly forested Dantewada region.
Chetan Bhagat’s One Arranged Murder has all the ingredients of a classic masala drama. It has romance, comedy, murder, action, adventure, family drama, friendships, and light-hearted banter.
Every single one of superstar Raaj’s official ex-girlfriend either ends up becoming mentally unstable or dies under mysterious circumstances. Driven with a sense of moral justice and a passion for investigative journalism, Suhaasini sets out on a path to unravel the truth.
‘Twins in Trouble’ narrates the story Rhea and Riniget, the identical twins who get entangled in a sinister drug deal while attempting an innocent prank to fool a hairstylist.
“More Bodies Will Fall” is a refreshing book in the genre of crime fiction as it gives us an experience very less imagined. This well-paced, taut whodunit gives us a chaotic Delhi and introduces North-East India as a complex identity rather than a simple linear one.
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.
The Last Mrs. Parrish is a dark diabolical tale of unchecked greed, fierce envy and a burning desire to be rich and glamorous. It is a tale that shows jealousy and greed, when combined together are capable of bringing out the worst in humans.
It is a book that blends mystery with mythology in a tantalizing combination. The best part of Vee Kumari’s Dharma, A Rekha Rao Mystery is its cryptic mysteries. Their answers lie in ancient tales and artifacts. Expect a book that laces its mystery with the right dose of drama and romance.
No Trespassing is a book that only comes once in a while. With such an intriguing theme, a decent array of characters, some nail-biting and toe-curling narratives, a befitting climax and suspense laced writing – it is a really good book; one that I would certainly recommend to all my readers.
The Lost Faith is more than just a story. It is a call for urgency; it is a call for action. By the means of a thrilling story, the author urges us to take note of and realize the drastic consequences of irresponsible tourism. In the process, he also sheds light on the importance of keeping our minds open and free from orthodoxy.
With a dynamic cast of characters, narratives laced with erotica, an overall aura of mystery and thrill, and a pace that is racy and eager – Love to Hurt You is a book that is bound to find appeal with beginners who enjoy erotic thrillers.
Kiss of Salt is a book that has a little bit of everything and in just the right mix to keep the reader hooked. An ideal setting, an old mystery, some new twists and the promise of a suspense laced journey makes this book a winner. Expect a book that imbibes the spirit of Goa and brings to life the non-touristy side of it.
Birth of a Duo is a short but good read for those interested in crime fiction, detective stories and plots surrounding private investigators. There is a good balance of all things put together. Nothing has been taken overboard. It is this balance that keeps things together in a fast-paced and edgy story.
One of Us is Lying is a book that makes good use of a tight-knit plot, an awesome string of complex characters, racy narration, easy to understand language, and an overbearing sense of mystery to bring to us a book that is excessively high on entertainment.
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.
Ravi Dabral’s Greed Lust Addiction is a book that is more like a self-help book doling out life mantras than a crime fiction with a mysterious and dramatic bend. Expect a book that has some lessons to teach on almost all aspects of a person’s life – be it personal, professional, political, social, environmental etc.