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July 11, 2020

Rhythm Roger by Himanshu Rai

Book: Rhythm Roger

Author: Himanshu Rai

My Rating: 5/5

Genre: Fantasy

Publisher: Invincible Publishers

Rhythm Roger is the first book that I have read written by the author Himanshu Rai. He had written other books as well earlier but being a fantasy lover, this one caught my attention.

The story features Rhythm who is an engineer in the human world. But in the Virtual World known as the Electon World, he is the son of a queen Alagon. This Electon World was created by Heinrich Rudolf Hertz when he discovered electromagnetic waves. It cannot be seen or felt by humans.

In the world of Electon, there is so much to discover by Rhythm and so by us along with his journey. I really appreciate the vivid imagination of Himanshu to create the Electon World. The story is intriguing and that makes it an unputdownable book.

Cover of the book is eye catchy and the title is apt. I was really enthralled to read this book. I am gonna read more work by the author.

February 15, 2020

Captain Khadoos by Arjun Hemmady

Book: Captain Khadoos

Author: Arjun Hemmady

Format: Paperback

Book Length: 156 pages

Publisher: TreeShade Books

My Rating: 4.5/5

Captain Khadoos by Arjun Hemmady is a great story about a man who deals with multiple things like his career, society, his father and his mental health as well. This novel has two themes. The first theme of the book is based on my favorite sports i.e. Cricket. Cricket is India’s de facto national sports and all Indians love Cricket a lot. The second theme of the book is about metal health i.e. depression.

I really like the way author has covered about depression in the story. In the case of depression, two concepts are involved i.e. awareness and acceptance. We have heard many celebrities talking about depression to make us aware about it. But still we are not ready to accept the people who suffer from depression. Some people think that depression is a disease but it is actually not a disease.

The protagonist of the story is Suraj Bhatkal. He was away from the game for two years. Will he captain the Indian Cricket Team? If yes, will he be able to win the victory trophy? Or will the strains of captaincy break him? Read the story to know the suspense yourself.

About the Author

A full-time Finance Professional, Arjun Hemmady has been interested in writing since an early age. He has written various articles on topics such as driving and sports and the current socio-political scenario in India. The next step in his literary journey was definitely then to write a novel. He published his first novel at the age of 26, titled “You Raise Me Up” in November 2015. When not working, Arjun likes to cook, read, drive and watch movies and sports.

February 15, 2020

Book Review: Fear of God by Vadhan

Book: Fear of God

Author: Vadhan

Publisher: TreeShade Books

Format: Paperback

My Rating: 4/5

Book Review:

Fear of God by the author Bommadevara Sai Chandravadhan who writes under the Pen Name, Vadhan is a great thriller to read. The story involves crime and corruption done by the politicians. So, the Central Bureau of Investigation started looking into the case. CBI wanted to stop more murders. So, an investigation team is formed. An ex-army man and a successful lawyer Abhimanyu Rao came under CBI radar. The story got so gripping from there.

The character of Jagan Jigyasi has really inspired me a lot. Jagan Jigyasi and his Special Crimes Division of the CBI have to do their best to put an end on these killings. There is so much twist in the story. The language of the book is lucid. The mind games FearOfGod plays with the CBI team makes it more interesting. This is a mind blowing story. It is an intense and nail-biting thriller. It involves so much suspense. Read this story to know the suspense yourself.

About the Author:

Bommadevara Sai Chandravadhan writes under the Pen Name, Vadhan, a moniker coined by his folks at home. Vadhan is a prolific reader. He turned to writing a few years ago. His first published book is Shatru, a prequel to his yet unpublished fantasy Series. His second book, Agniputr: When Agni First Spoke, took the reading community by a storm. Hailed as one of the best multi-genre thrillers by leading national newspapers, literary platforms, critics and top-end bloggers. Vadhan is a lawyer by qualification and manages regulatory risk practice in a very large multinational consulting firm.

February 8, 2020

Book Review: Secrets of the Seers – Book: 1 Veil of Shakti

Book: Secrets of the Seers – Book: 1 Veil of Shakti

Author: Tina Sadhwani

Publisher: Notion Press

Format: Kindle

My Rating: 4.5/5

Book Review:

Secrets of the Seers – Book: 1 Veil of Shakti is a story based on Ancient Indian Mythology. It describes about the rich heritage of ancient India with all its sages and Vedic architecture. An ordinary monk enrolled in the Aryavrats School of Yog i.e. a magical school. Here he has to learn to the divine force which can render him a keeper and master of the ancient powers. But these ancient powers are hidden behind a mysterious veil.

This is a great fiction work that will introduce you to the knowledge of sages, abodes of Shiva and Shakti, path of yog and the soul of Vedas. The story is quote fascinating. The book takes us to the mystical world of seers, monks, ancient scriptures and secrets. The language of the book is easy to understand but it has an enriching vocabulary that makes this a great book to read.

This book is definitely a masterpiece as it will introduce them to ancient Indian Mythology. This is a perfect book to read for the fantasy book lovers. An animation movie should be definitely made on this story.

About the Author:

Tina Sadhwani is a writer on Sanatan Dharm, Hinduism, Indian Philosophy and Vedic Culture. She is a passionate researcher of Eastern Dharma-Schools, Yogic Mysticism, Ancient Indian Mythology and Puranic Fantasy.

She has a Masters degree in Psychology, and has taught Indian and Transpersonal Psychology at Montfort College, Bangalore.

February 5, 2020

The Fragile Thread of Hope by Pankaj Giri

Book: The Fragile Thread of Hope

Author: Pankaj Giri

Publisher: Fingerprint Publishing

Price: Rs 199

Format: Paperback

My Rating: 4/5

Book Blurb:

In the autumn of 2012, destiny wreaks havoc on two unsuspecting people—Soham and Fiona. Although his devastating past involving his brother still haunted him, Soham had established a promising career for himself in Bangalore. After a difficult childhood, Fiona’s fortunes had finally taken a turn for the better. She had married her beloved and her life was as perfect as she had ever imagined it to be. But when tragedy strikes them yet again, their fundamentally fragile lives threaten to fall apart. Can Fiona and Soham overcome their grief? Will the overwhelming pain destroy their lives? Seasoned with the flavors of exotic Nepalese traditions and set in the picturesque Indian Hill station, Gangtok, the fragile thread of hope explores the themes of spirituality, faith, alcoholism, love and guilt while navigating the complex maze of family relationships. Inspirational and heart-wrenchingly intimate, it urges you to wonder—does hope stand a chance in this travesty called life?

Book Review:

“The Fragile Thread of Hope” by Pankaj Giri is a fiction book. The protagonist of the story is Soham and Fiona. This story revolves around the family and love life of both these characters. Although Soham and Fiona are poles apart from each other but their makes them feel connected to each other. Soham is an engineer working in Bangalore whereas Fiona is a school teacher. Both of them had lost the purpose of their life. Would Soham and Fiona overcome their grief?

The book strongly gives the message “What is lost will never come back”. The story is slow paced. The characters have been developed very well. The language of the story is lucid. The title and cover page if the book is very attractive. The way author has described Nepalese traditions and the beauty of Indian Hill Station Gangtok is appreciated. The description of family relationships in the story has won my heart totally. I would like to recommend this book to my fellow readers.