The first thing that catches your attention is that this book was published as No Flying from Fate and received rave reviews in prolific newspapers and endorsements by prominent personalities (Padma Shri Keki N Daruwalla called it ‘an unputdownable thriller’). The next thing you wonder is why hasn’t this book become popular? But fans of Indian fiction and particularly fans of detective fiction/crime fiction genre can take respite, because the book was re-published with a new cover, new publisher and new name. Seduced by Murder is a literary cocktail that intoxicates you from the first page and then keeps you in its hangover long after you have finished the book.
Debutant author Saurbh Katyal has done a magnificent job with his first mystery novel “Seduced by Murder”, spinning a web of suspense, drama and humor that is reminiscent of internationally acclaimed mystery authors. The protagonist, Vishal Bajaj, will win a lot of hearts with his hardboiled humor and impress a lot of critical minds with his incisive investigation skills. The reader feels like he is standing on the crime scene with the detective, as the detective unravels the murder scene for clues.
This book is a page turner with the right amount of wit, a resurgent love story, action and suspense that caters to readers of all genre. The story is simple, interesting and will keep you totally engrossed. The story starts when detective Vishal gets a call from his ex-flame Aditi, who had dumped him and married the rich Sunil Kapoor years back. Now, Sunil’s elder brother is found stabbed in a hammock and the first person she calls is Vishal. Past demons haunt Vishal, as he takes refuge in alcohol and clashes with a villain who is truly a mastermind. The characters in the book are vibrant, colorful and entice you in their world.
The novel moves at a pace that is fascinating, but the author keeps the best for the last. The climax of the story is intense, shocking and unexpected. All the clues to the identity of the murderer are intelligently laid, and at the end, the attentive reader will be forced to acknowledge and laud the plot concocted by the author.
Every once in while comes a book that will grip you and make the world oblivious around you while you are reading it. So compelling is the storytelling. Seduced by Murder is one of those books. The book has every chance to become a best-seller.
Published by Bluejay Books, Seduced by Murder is now available at all major online and offline stores in India.
Seduced by Murder is a delightful, engrossing read and a perfect gift to give your friends and love ones. The book will make you experience a gamut of emotions: laughter, tension, romance and a chance to match your grey cells against a meticulous murderer. Don’t miss this one.
Book Details:-
| Edited By: | Saurbh Katyal | ||
| Publisher: | Bluejay Books | Publication Year: | 2014 |
| ISBN-13: | 9789382891192 | ISBN-10: | 9382891196 |
| No. Of Pages: | 271 | Cover: | Paperback |
| MRP |
Rs 195 | Buy From: | Flipkart.com Infibeam.com Amazon.in  |
