Maturity in Indian authors is clearly in evidence. The book begins in the manner of "Da Vinci Code" but evolves differently. The narration is crisp and fast paced. The background is well researched and the story isn't totally in the realm of fantasy. The characters evolve as the story progresses to its climax at the Taj. The chief protagonist is not portrayed as a heroine. In fact, this under-stated character acts as a pivot. The book keeps you riveted in the second half. Well written So it all starts off very well. There's a promising bright girl, a genius historian and untainted policemen. There's also a terrorist. In fact, there are too many random characters. I was worried for the book when a hard-boiled terrorist plotting a large-scale attack decides to chill out, happy that the common people were ruining what he wanted to take down. He then escaped to a sunny island where he cavorted with pretty damsels while sipping on cocktails. Yes, the book starts of sinister and cold and then the author said 'Enough, I am not going to make this more evil' and shepherded our wayward characters to a tame ending.
Good premise, interesting characters but ending was hurried and abrupt.
—aleodude63
Nothing great.Dint like the style of writing too.Just an OK type book.
—Cecilia
Fantastic Thriller! loved the writer's style...
—Appu
Blunt towards ending ! but a good plot .
—Keith
