Reading is a very good hobby and definitely very helpful in broadening your imagination. Thriller is a genre that many people prefer, in movies or in novels, because of the suspense and adrenaline it brings to us. India is coming up with some of the most promising writers we have seen in the genre of thrillers as books by Indian authors are making stirs constantsly. Here are sixIndian suspense novelsthat you must read.
- Bloodbath by Ray Rao
Ray Rao’s debut novel, Bloodbath the book, is a crime thriller. A crime genius, Kalidas is planning to acquire Indian nuclear weapons and have internal breakdown in India. It’s up to the special forces of India lead by Alexis and Jason to stop him and to stop the total annihilation of the country.Bloodbath the bookis an Indian suspense novel that deserves a place in your shelf.
- Page 3 Murderers by Kalpana Swaminathan
This book indulges in the life of Lalli; a fiery young woman who wants to spend the weekend in a seaside villa. As she enjoys her time, a murder is the last thing on her mind. The guests around the villa turn out to be page 3 people: a successful novelist, a sad model and a dancer. When push comes to shove, it’s up to Lalli to find the murderer.
- Sacred Games by Vikram Chandra
Based in the busy city of Mumbai, a policeman is tipped by a crime overlord that he has 25 days to save the city before it is turned to dust. Chaos unravels as the story is tangled between the rich, the poor, the corrupt and the spies. The story is targeted for the mature audience as it has some violent and adultery content but in the form of literary art. A Netflix adaptation of this novel as a TV show has also been released.
- The Three Bear Witness: Birbal Mystery by Sharath Komarraju
A month after the royal wedding of Jodha and Akbar, the queen’s brother is murdered in the gardens. Akbar assigns his advisor Birbal to solve the case as his reputation is at stake. A brilliant novel that make the reader question if it was actually a murder or a suicide.
- Krishna Key by Ashwin Sanghi
Krishna key is based on the Hindu Lord
Indian Author Krishna who was sent down to protect earth from the evils. The story begins with a boy being born in the present and is thought to be the reincarnation of Lord Krishna. Little does everyone knows that this boy turns out to be a vicious serial killer. Ashwin Sanghvi is known for his thrillers and this is just another piece of literary art.
- Bihar Diaries by Amit Lodha
A story of how Amit Lodha arrested a notorious crime lord, Vijay Samrat. The story is an adrenaline filled cat and mouse chase based in different locations. Narrated by Amit himself, he elaborates the difficulties he had to face in his personal and professional life during his tenure in Sheikhpura, Bihar.
Books by Indian authorsare getting attraction especially Indian suspense novel… so if you want to pick something that is thrilling, go through these reads and other novels written by Indian authors.
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References:
- http://www.booksnelegance.com/15-thrillers-by-indian-writers-worth-reading/
- https://www.boldsky.com/insync/pulse/2015/top-ten-thrillers-written-by-indian-authors-20150203181901-061974.html
- https://mybookpick.com/best-suspense-thriller-novels-by-indian-authors/
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43259621-bloodbath
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