Book Review: The Mahāsiddha Field (The Mahāsiddha Series Book 1) by Dwai Lahiri

 

Edition: Kindle
File Size: 1427 KB
Print Length: 284 pages
ASIN: B081SPR24B

Edition: Paperback
Publisher: G.J. Salutation (2019)
ISBN-10: 8193660277
ISBN-13: 978-8193660270

 
 

When the sleepy village of Srirangapura welcomes an old man of 5’8” with a ripped kurta and patched dhoti one dusk, little did it realize that this was the beginning of a quest strange. Bhadramanu the old one knew not what it was that awaited him here and the villagers of Srirangapuram in their turn were mystified by this man who had a magnetic aura around him.

The village was witness to some gory incidents since some time. With the arrival of Bhadramanu, the plot thickens and the banyan tree behind the village temple throws up something interesting. What?…….To know that, one will have to pick up this cleverly crafted book replete with insights into the connection between the asuras, danavas, manushyas, and devas.

A mytho sci-fi fiction, ‘The Mahāsiddha Field’ is a psychological- cum- spiritual thriller of sorts which sees a Siddha holed up high in the Himalayas astrally communicate with a disparate set of people and bring them together to execute a mission that baffles them, a mission they find hard to believe given that they are all rational thinkers and look upon supernatural sightings and stories of devas and asuras just as a figment of the imagination, a myth. What they achieve and how in this heart- stopping thriller, makes the book a unique read.

Peppered with insights into some of the martial arts, and the relationship between asuras and the danavas, the book also addresses the problems facing the present world albeit in an indirect way.

The footnotes at the end of the book are a bonus in that they offer an explanation to some of the terms that readers may not be familiar with, and help enhance one’s understanding of the story/ situations, etc, clearly.

VERDICT

Gripping to the core, ‘The Mahāsiddha Field’ will leave you craving for the second in the series.

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Book Review – The Smitten Husband by Sundari Venkatraman

 
 

 

Paperback: 164 pages
Publisher: Westland (10 October 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9388754492
ISBN-13: 978-9388754491

 
 

When the strong and feisty and the mild yet determined meet what’s likely to happen…….will sparks fly or will this be just a marriage of convenience?……….Sundari Venkatraman’s ‘The Smitten Husband’ holds the answer. When Ram Maheswari decides to take the strong and feisty die hard romantic Sapna Purohit as his wife, little does he foresee the problems likely to crop up in their relationship. Unlike normal girls from the not so well-off families jumping in excitement at the idea of landing up a rich catch, Sapna looks at Ram’s intentions at marrying her with an eye of suspicion. What happens next ?……Only time and a read of the book will tell. 🙂

Presented in crisp and lucid language, ‘ The Smitten Husband’ also sees the author address some societal evils and norms in the course of the story with ease. The characters each one of them play a vital role in moving the story forward. However if there was one thing I missed in the entire story it was the twist and the vamp / villain who normally adds spice to a romance novel.

VERDICT

All in all a sweet and breezy read that can be covered in just one sitting. The book is sure to see you end it with a smile.

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Book Blitz ~ Love in Agartha by Sundari Venkatraman

Print Length: 213 pages

Publisher: Flaming Sun (Indie published)

Publication Date: January 2, 2020

Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC

Language: English

Genre: Romance, Fantasy

When Sanat Kumara usurps the job that Naavya Batra has been coveting for a long time, her instantaneous attraction towards him turns to intense dislike.

But soon, she’s all in admiration for the man. When she finally decides to give herself to him, Sanat insists on telling Naavya something about her…

…something she has absolutely no memory of.

What does Sanat know about Naavya that she herself isn’t aware of? And what secrets are her cousins holding back from her?

Read this tale of fantasy which takes you to three different realms on the earth, to find out if Sanat Kumara is really what he appears to be on the surface. But what about Naavya? Will her love for Sanat hold up under the circumstances?

It would be great if you can add this book to your TBR

Sundari Venkatraman is an indie author with forty-plus titles to her credit, which have sold more than 1.5 lakh copies around the world. Her books consistently feature in the Top 100 Bestseller Lists on Amazon in both Romance and Asian Drama categories. Her latest romance novels have all been on the #1 Bestseller slot in Amazon India for over a month.

As a child, Sundari loved to read books with ‘lived happily ever after’ endings. They were all about good triumphing over evil. As a teenager, her favourite books were romance novels from Mills & Boon. She was fascinated by them, so much so that she began to visualise the stories set in India.

Sundari was forty when she began her writing journey, completing the first draft of her first novel in thirty-five days. She has not looked back since.

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Book Review ~ The Golden Eagle by Deepak Dalal

 
 

 
 
Reading level: 8 – 12 years
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Puffin (25 November 2019)
ISBN-10: 0143445715
ISBN-13: 978-0143445715

 
 

Heart-warming!

A book for all ages ‘The Golden Eagle’ sees Destiny bring together a squirrel, a bulbul and two pigeons along-with a golden eagle, to weave a tale of adventure, misadventure, and self-realization peppered with emotions like love, fear, empathy, camaraderie, and dare.

Cleverly crafted, and beautifully illustrated, the book sees the reader embark on a journey of adventure that has some hair-raising twists and turns enough to put him/ her on edge. However, what really strikes one is the story of Shikaar, the unique little squirrel a mis-fit among his kind, his relationship with Kabul, the bulbul, and his journey from the land of his birth to the Rose Garden. While the events at Storkpur a place where evil reigns and birds fear to tread (read enter), lends a sense of suspense to the narrative, the story of Shikaar is a lesson in empathy, love, self- discovery and self- acceptance.

The fourth in the Feather Series, ‘The Golden Eagle’ sees Regal, the Golden Eagle too in action and his role in Shikaar’s life- turning event. However, to be frank it is actually Kabul, the Bulbul that holds sway throughout. Regal’s role is very limited which actually is a dampner. Would have loved to see more of Regal. That would have actually justified the title.

VERDICT

A gripping tale sure to regale not only the young but adults too, ‘The Golden Eagle’ has the ability to see various emotions flicker across the one’s face. It will sure light up your day. 🙂

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