Hungry Gods

Hungry Gods

Author : Richa Lakhera
Publisher : Rupa Publications
Pages :196
Price : 295/- INR
Buy : Amazon / Flipkart
Rating : 4/5 stars

Blurb:
Beaten and brutally raped, her body is never found. However, the killers make one mistake. They leave a witness, a witness who has nothing to live for except revenge. And when he crosses the boundaries of time to make the guilty pay, a whole lot of dark characters come to light. There is Valentine, the superstar brand ambassador who sells anything for a price; there is Medici, a pharmaceutical company fraudulently manufacturing banned drugs; there is the perverted and sinister minded Dr Ranga and there is Este, the prostitute whose dark secret will blow up a daughter’s sanity. So, is there another murder waiting to happen? Will Police Inspector Dorab Silva be able to connect the clues to prevent another crime? Will these gods of greed be exposed? And yes, you will be surprised by who you will find there, finally. Deeply unsettling, Hungry Gods takes a hard look at greed for wealth and power.
Review :
Hungry Gods is a tense, gripping and somewhat disturbing story for me.This book looks like a fluffy crime thriller because of its colourfull cover but its grittier than its look that is more dark and black. The book is filled with wonderfull characters and a great plot. This fast paced story covers many aspects at times somewhat predictable but is so entertaining that i had hard time putting it down infact it took me only two sittings to finish it. The naration is smooth. Language is simple and the title is apt to the story. I greatly enjoyed the book.

Table For One

Table For One

Author : Neha Bindal
Publisher : Half Baked Beans
Pages : 171
Price : 245/- INR
Buy : Amazon India
Rating : 4/5 stars

Blurb : Taara Maheshwari, a single woman in her thirties and a successful lawyer, is tough from outside but a die heart fan of romantic movies from inside. She grew up seeking her “happily ever after’ but amid various heartbreaks andculture of modern age short term relationships,her believe in “true connections" got replaced by the comfort of being “emotionally disconnected.” After she turned 31, her parents persuaded her into meeting a guy for marriage who sounded just perfect for her. Acting on impulse,she told her parents that she would meet him only if they let her go on atrip to Europe. As Taara went on to explore the world, she experienced what actually happens when a single Indian girl travels to Europe all by herself. Is it only about dancing, singing or falling in love? What happens after you fall in love? Does love conquer all? Only her story would tell.
Review :
The book Table for one was all in all a good read and as a avid  reader it was refreshing and very realistic. Protagonist Taara Maheshwari is a single woman in her Thirties and a successful lawyer. Taara Maheshwari faces her own struggle before the journey.The storyline is just different than the routine plot line. The book was an adventure. Although it was a little boring at times.I really liked the book. The language is simple. The cover of the book is simply awesome and compel you to pick it up.The title is apt to the story. Author  Neha Bindal unique and refreshing story telling is going to get her far, very far.I would recommend picking this book up for a refreshing read.

Rakshasas

Rakshasas

The Shadow Warriors

Author : Rajiv G.Menon
Publisher : Westland Publications
Pages : 442
Price : 399/- INR
Buy : Amazon India
Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :
Rise, o mighty Rakshasas! The time has come for us to give these warriors of Light a reason to fear the Dark.’

The world is in turmoil. Naraka and his formidable Asura war machine march unhindered across it bringing once great nations to their knees. They have now set their eyes on the ultimate prize — Bharata, the land of the seven rivers. Indra and his Devas struggle to contain this threat, even as they battle their own differences and the temptations of Swarga.

In Bharata, Jayanta, the son of Indra, is the new ruler. Even as he prepares for the Asura invasion, a potent threat is rising in the vast forests of Dandaka. Vidyutkesa — the only survivor of a genocide perpetrated by Jayanta — has journeyed into its heart and made contact with the Order of the Sarpa. An ancient and powerful secret society headed by Queen Manasa. With the blessings of Raksha, the Earth Spirit, the Sarpas transform Vidyutkesa and his companions into supernatural beings called Rakshasas. Their mission: to protect their land, forests, and way of life.

In this second installment of his Vedic Trilogy, Rajiv G. Menon weaves a rich and vibrant tapestry of the epic struggle between earth-worshipping feminine cultures that live in harmony with nature, and the patriarchal forces that seek to tame her.
Review :
The book Rakshasas by Author Rajiv Menon is engaging and fascinating. Book is a fast thrilling read with a good plot and excellent usage of mythological characters. The characters are strong. The blend of facts and fiction was good. The first half was so so but was glued in the second half. The book is a pageturner from start to finish. The language of the book is simple and cover and title apt to the story. A must read book for those who love mythological fiction and adventure. Eagerly waiting for the last book of the series.