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Inspector Virkar #2
Anti-Social Network
When college students across Mumbai are murdered one after another in gruesome ways, inspector Virkar from the crime branch is called in. As Virkar investigates, he stumbles upon a ruthless gang of young, tech-savvy miscreants who use social networking sites and the Internet for blackmail and sextortion. But how are the two cases linked? And who is the mastermind behind these killings?
As the case grows murkier, the computer-challenged Virkar finds himself greatly out of his depth, chasing a killer who always seems to be one step ahead and a group that soon trains its sights on him. He must race against time to unmask the gang and to find the murderer before his reputation is ruined forever. Thick with suspense and layered with grit, anti-social network brings to you inspector Virkars toughest case yet.
Interesting Facts
From the bestselling author of Mumbaistan and compass box killer comes the third riveting instalment in the Mumbaistan crime-thriller series.
The story once again features inspector Virkar, who is now a popular protagonist amongst readers of crime-thrillers.
The book is easy to read and with its striking red and white cover with endorsements from Ashwin Sanghi and Ravi Subramanian, will find a lot of new readers.
Anti-social network will appeal to fans of the authors books as well as find new ones.
As the case grows murkier, the computer-challenged Virkar finds himself greatly out of his depth, chasing a killer who always seems to be one step ahead and a group that soon trains its sights on him. He must race against time to unmask the gang and to find the murderer before his reputation is ruined forever. Thick with suspense and layered with grit, anti-social network brings to you inspector Virkars toughest case yet.
Interesting Facts
From the bestselling author of Mumbaistan and compass box killer comes the third riveting instalment in the Mumbaistan crime-thriller series.
The story once again features inspector Virkar, who is now a popular protagonist amongst readers of crime-thrillers.
The book is easy to read and with its striking red and white cover with endorsements from Ashwin Sanghi and Ravi Subramanian, will find a lot of new readers.
Anti-social network will appeal to fans of the authors books as well as find new ones.
- GenresDetective
200 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2014
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About the author
Piyush Jha
8 books48 followersPiyush Jha is the author of the bestselling noir crime-fiction novels, Mumbaistan and Compass Box Killer, Anti-Social Network, Raakshas: India's No.1 Serial Killer and the satirical e-short novellas, The Great Indian Bowel Movement and The Urinationalist.
A student political leader at university, he pursued a career in advertising management after acquiring an MBA degree. Later, he switched tracks, first to make commercials for some of the country’s largest brands, and then to write and direct feature films. An acclaimed film director, Piyush's films include Chalo America, King of Bollywood and Sikandar.
He lives in his beloved Mumbai, where he can often be found walking the streets that inspire his stories.
A student political leader at university, he pursued a career in advertising management after acquiring an MBA degree. Later, he switched tracks, first to make commercials for some of the country’s largest brands, and then to write and direct feature films. An acclaimed film director, Piyush's films include Chalo America, King of Bollywood and Sikandar.
He lives in his beloved Mumbai, where he can often be found walking the streets that inspire his stories.
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July 2, 2014
It starts like a chor-police run and chase in the backdrop of psychotic series of murders, but grows to something more involving cyber crime, identity theft, drug addicts where certain informants, a hacker and a psychologist (counsellor) help the Inspector to solve the puzzle.
The best part about the book is that you won’t lose interest. The chapters are short, you are spared from lengthy descriptions, and the last paragraph of every chapter ensures you turn the page to the next. It does justice to the genre of crime thriller. Among the characters I liked Usman teacher, his network of ‘khabri’s who gave precious nuggets of information to the Inspector. Drug addict, computer genius Richard was another attention grabbing character. I liked the way the mystery and plot took us through so many locales in Mumbai- the busy Bora bazaars, dark bylanes, nightclubs, the Willingdon college, the Marine drive, cafes and restaurants, dingy apartments under constructions, ghost towns, Jain temples -almost every unknown nook and corner of Mumbai, which we non residents do not have the slightest idea about. But some of the plotlines, and character details gave the feeling ‘read that somewhere’ and ‘seen that somewhere’. I can’t say there was much uniqueness in the story. I could easily guess the final part of the mystery.
The best part about the book is that you won’t lose interest. The chapters are short, you are spared from lengthy descriptions, and the last paragraph of every chapter ensures you turn the page to the next. It does justice to the genre of crime thriller. Among the characters I liked Usman teacher, his network of ‘khabri’s who gave precious nuggets of information to the Inspector. Drug addict, computer genius Richard was another attention grabbing character. I liked the way the mystery and plot took us through so many locales in Mumbai- the busy Bora bazaars, dark bylanes, nightclubs, the Willingdon college, the Marine drive, cafes and restaurants, dingy apartments under constructions, ghost towns, Jain temples -almost every unknown nook and corner of Mumbai, which we non residents do not have the slightest idea about. But some of the plotlines, and character details gave the feeling ‘read that somewhere’ and ‘seen that somewhere’. I can’t say there was much uniqueness in the story. I could easily guess the final part of the mystery.
September 22, 2015
**Potential Spoiler Alert**
Another good read by Piyush Jha. The continuity of the Inspector Virkar series has been well maintained, another good plot with plenty of suspense and sufficient details to keep the reader engaged, almost addictive in fact.
However, I do have a few serious complaints about this adventure by Virkar:
1) The ending was a huge disappointment. The build-up and suspense felt very wasted by the way the mystery was solved/explained and how the loose ends were tied up.
2) A plot that was very very similar to the earlier outing in the series - Compass Box Killer. Another serial killer on the loose, another mysterious villain behind the killing, another of Virkar's love interests who turns out to be evil. Compass Box Killer was great - but we need new plots now Piyush!
3) If Inspector Vikrakr will be a series then spend some time on character development. I know about the stint in Maoist country, the midnight rides with Godfather beer and prawns koliwada and the bullet rides, but lets add some more details - make the character more interesting!
In all fairness, Anti-Social Network is not a bad book. Seen in isolation, it's a fairly decent read but Piyush Jha has set the bar very high with Mumbaistaan and CBK and the latest outing just does not live up to those expectations.
Another good read by Piyush Jha. The continuity of the Inspector Virkar series has been well maintained, another good plot with plenty of suspense and sufficient details to keep the reader engaged, almost addictive in fact.
However, I do have a few serious complaints about this adventure by Virkar:
1) The ending was a huge disappointment. The build-up and suspense felt very wasted by the way the mystery was solved/explained and how the loose ends were tied up.
2) A plot that was very very similar to the earlier outing in the series - Compass Box Killer. Another serial killer on the loose, another mysterious villain behind the killing, another of Virkar's love interests who turns out to be evil. Compass Box Killer was great - but we need new plots now Piyush!
3) If Inspector Vikrakr will be a series then spend some time on character development. I know about the stint in Maoist country, the midnight rides with Godfather beer and prawns koliwada and the bullet rides, but lets add some more details - make the character more interesting!
In all fairness, Anti-Social Network is not a bad book. Seen in isolation, it's a fairly decent read but Piyush Jha has set the bar very high with Mumbaistaan and CBK and the latest outing just does not live up to those expectations.
June 3, 2014
Quite an absorbing plot built on sex, social media and technology in the megapolis that works almost all the time (barring a couple of slight plausibility gaps that however only apparent when you look for them forensically). The characters are quite well-drawn and Inspector Virkar is fast becoming quite a memorable character. However there are a couple of things Mr Jha must guard against (in subsequent installments) which I wish will come out soon) and that is; one; he must maintain one tone and not lapse into recurrent spells of filmy dialogue usually rendered in the local patois - once or twice is good but overdoing it is not helpful. Secondly, there are shades of a plot device/character development path getting reflected in this story too... if it becomes a recurrent feature, it will leave the suspense still-born
January 18, 2020
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It had been a while since I read a crime thriller so I recently picked up this book written by film director Piyush Jha. This book is the third instalment of his ‘Mumbaistan’ series and though I haven’t read the first two books, I do have some opinions on this one. The protagonist of this novel is a very dedicated and street-smart Inspector Virkar. The premise is set in Mumbai city and the writer paints a very real picture of various locations in which each chapter is set. The story revolves around the gruesome murders of college students across Mumbai which is somehow related to an online group called the ‘Anti-social Network’ who use their high-level tech expertise to blackmail people with videos that capture their personal and intimate moments.
Inspector Virkar clearly does not belong to this computer-generation and finds it really hard to keep up with his enemy who always seems to have the upper hand. There is a lot of suspense and the book does a good job of keeping you hooked. However the climax or ‘the big reveal’ does nothing to satisfy the reader. You don’t see it coming, sure, but it doesnt feel genuine. It almost as though the writer gave up in the end himself. In other words, the ending feels way too Bollywood. Another thing that put me off was the actual writing in the book. The writing feels very juvenile and in other places, way too detail-oriented when it can actually do without those details.
The protagonist Inspector Virkar does not form any sort of connection with the reader and honestly, I did not find myself rooting for him with the utmost energy. The story had potential but the ending disappointed me.
It had been a while since I read a crime thriller so I recently picked up this book written by film director Piyush Jha. This book is the third instalment of his ‘Mumbaistan’ series and though I haven’t read the first two books, I do have some opinions on this one. The protagonist of this novel is a very dedicated and street-smart Inspector Virkar. The premise is set in Mumbai city and the writer paints a very real picture of various locations in which each chapter is set. The story revolves around the gruesome murders of college students across Mumbai which is somehow related to an online group called the ‘Anti-social Network’ who use their high-level tech expertise to blackmail people with videos that capture their personal and intimate moments.
Inspector Virkar clearly does not belong to this computer-generation and finds it really hard to keep up with his enemy who always seems to have the upper hand. There is a lot of suspense and the book does a good job of keeping you hooked. However the climax or ‘the big reveal’ does nothing to satisfy the reader. You don’t see it coming, sure, but it doesnt feel genuine. It almost as though the writer gave up in the end himself. In other words, the ending feels way too Bollywood. Another thing that put me off was the actual writing in the book. The writing feels very juvenile and in other places, way too detail-oriented when it can actually do without those details.
The protagonist Inspector Virkar does not form any sort of connection with the reader and honestly, I did not find myself rooting for him with the utmost energy. The story had potential but the ending disappointed me.
June 30, 2020
Author Piyush Jha in his latest thriller "Anti-Social Network" has embarked on a mission to uncover the gruelling face of social networking. The advent of social networking has become a part and parcel of our daily lives. For some it's entertainment but for some it's serious business. For some it has been a boon but for some it has brought pain and agony. It has also become a source of notorious activities.
This latest crime thriller has been set in the streets of Mumbai and how social networking leads it's way and destroys lives of many and how a technologically challenged man wages war against this new age crime. The crime in this book is quite hi-tech and in tune with the times we live in. Although it deals with a series of murders, the motive behind them is quite different and that sets this book apart from other books in this genre.
Absorbing plot. Powerful narration. A fast paced thriller with the right amount of twists and turns, layered with suspense. Topped with all the ingredients to be made into a motion picture.
Looking at the cover page itself, a reader can guess that it is a crime thriller and gives a hint that something shady and mysterious is a part of this book. It is attractive enough to catch a reader’s attention. Title of the book is undoubtedly good and makes an instant connection with the readers.
All in all, a nice quick read for all you lovers of the crime fiction genre. The book is one of the best crime thrillers, I have read so-far. You would just feel like, you have come out watching a crime thriller film after reading the book.
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September 3, 2018
Simple read. The problem with books based on emerging contemporary technology is that they become stale as soon as that technology becomes an everyday thing. I might have felt the rush in reading this book if I had read it when it was published, not so much now. For me, the name wasn't justified at all. Except for a few scenes with technical explanations, there wasn't much about technology. And there was hardly anything there about any social network. The plot twist at the middle of the story rips it into two parts and was predictable.
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November 13, 2019This was one fast read!
Inspector Virkar is a model Bollywood cop with steely integrity, tenacity, gruff nature, golden heart and minimal knowledge regarding the stuff happening in social media. Therefore, when gory murders keep happening around him, with whiff of something called 'Anti Social Network' coming to him from sources, he needs expert help.
What happens thereafter?
The book had lesser punch compared to the first book of the series. But it has to be admitted that the sex, violence, intrigue and crisp narrative compelled me to go through the book rapidly.
Recommended.
Inspector Virkar is a model Bollywood cop with steely integrity, tenacity, gruff nature, golden heart and minimal knowledge regarding the stuff happening in social media. Therefore, when gory murders keep happening around him, with whiff of something called 'Anti Social Network' coming to him from sources, he needs expert help.
What happens thereafter?
The book had lesser punch compared to the first book of the series. But it has to be admitted that the sex, violence, intrigue and crisp narrative compelled me to go through the book rapidly.
Recommended.
February 9, 2019
A Good Thriller....
A good thriller, but the climax is almost predictable. Also the motive to take huge risk and to start the anti social network is not convincible enough. Overall a good fiction. You wont get bored!
A good thriller, but the climax is almost predictable. Also the motive to take huge risk and to start the anti social network is not convincible enough. Overall a good fiction. You wont get bored!
March 18, 2021
Read this one because I liked the first book in the series. However, it was a bit predictable and the author seems to have employed the same formula.
June 23, 2023
It takes no genius to figure out what's going on in the end even when you just follow the book halfway.
July 10, 2014
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I was so impressed with Compass Box Killer that I was actually looking forward to reading the next in the Mumbaistan series. I felt that in Inspector Virkar of the Mumbai crime branch, we had a hero of the finest calibre. One that fit the swashbuckling persona of the best of the protagonists of the genre.
Unfortunately, in the Anti-Social Network, the aura surrounding Inspector Virkar has dimmed somewhat. Understandably so, because with a bunch of cyber criminals to contend with, Virkar is totally out of his element. And yet, he bumbles on, with his usual never-say-die spirit, so characteristic of the city in which he (and the author) thrives, and manages to work out an answer to the problem in classic police fashion.
In this novel, some college students are found murdered. The killings are particularly gruesome, with the three victims missing their penis, tongue and eyes respectively, a clear message to the dead that they are unable to appreciate. Inspector Virkar of the Mumbai Crime Branch is called in, and his investigations reveal that the killings have a lot to do with some sex videos and the consequent blackmail and extortion.
A college professor, Naina Rai, wheedles her way into the investigation. Soon she and her student, Richard, an expert hacker and a cocaine addict, are playing an important role in the plot.
When Virkar follows up on the case diligently and begins to come too close to the truth, he finds himself the target of the criminals. How he seeks to find the identity of the killer and the mastermind is the crux of the novel.
Jha is very good at descriptions and at building the action in the novel, scene by scene, layer by layer. Here you can actually imagine the scenes and it is easy to imagine the book as being some kind of a film that you are watching on the screen. That his muse is Mumbai city, in all its hard-nosed, unglamorous glory, is easy to see, and the author does complete justice to the setting.
For the most part, the writing was gritty, and made the reader feel as if he or she were a part of the action. I had been totally impressed by Compass Box Killer, with the manner in which it made the reader feel a part of the investigation, and with the way in which clues were revealed bit by bit, each clue leading to the next and, inexorably, to the climax.
However, I felt that a lot of that charge and adrenaline rush was missing in this book. I didn’t always feel as though the author meant to take the reader along. As a reader, I wasn’t as fully invested in Anti-Social Network as I was in Jha’s earlier novel. That might have been partly because Inspector Virkar was unfamiliar with how to deal with cyber crime. But Virkar’s computer illiteracy should not have translated into a weakness in the plot of the novel.
There were some themes that played out again. The mentor-protégé relationship was a theme that was exploited much better in Compass Box Killer.
The Marathi and Hindi transliterations are tedious because they are not done well. The mother of the first victim says to her husband, “Aooo deya ho,” meaning Virkar should be allowed to enter the house. The line should have read, “Yeoo dya ho.”
In another instance, the author uses the word ‘Girahak” instead of “Grahak.”
The ‘filmi’ dialogue, straight from a Bollywood potboiler, is also too much to stomach.
The writing could have done with tighter editing. There are some descriptions that add nothing to the plot of the novel. The extended introduction to Willingdon College makes no sense, particularly when it really doesn’t play that great a part in the plot.
The best thing that I can say about Anti-Social Network is that it draws attention to the potential for foul play inherent in the tendency of youngsters today to share every little detail about themselves on social media. This proves to be their undoing, as their digital footprint has the potential to harm them in more ways than one. In sounding a warning to the younger generation, Jha has lent a higher purpose to his novel.
Looked at as an example of crime fiction, however, Anti-Social Network fails to meet the mark. In the best traditions of Bombay slang, this book is ‘timepass.’
For a well written read in the Indian crime fiction genre, I’d still recommend Compass Box Killer.
I was so impressed with Compass Box Killer that I was actually looking forward to reading the next in the Mumbaistan series. I felt that in Inspector Virkar of the Mumbai crime branch, we had a hero of the finest calibre. One that fit the swashbuckling persona of the best of the protagonists of the genre.
Unfortunately, in the Anti-Social Network, the aura surrounding Inspector Virkar has dimmed somewhat. Understandably so, because with a bunch of cyber criminals to contend with, Virkar is totally out of his element. And yet, he bumbles on, with his usual never-say-die spirit, so characteristic of the city in which he (and the author) thrives, and manages to work out an answer to the problem in classic police fashion.
In this novel, some college students are found murdered. The killings are particularly gruesome, with the three victims missing their penis, tongue and eyes respectively, a clear message to the dead that they are unable to appreciate. Inspector Virkar of the Mumbai Crime Branch is called in, and his investigations reveal that the killings have a lot to do with some sex videos and the consequent blackmail and extortion.
A college professor, Naina Rai, wheedles her way into the investigation. Soon she and her student, Richard, an expert hacker and a cocaine addict, are playing an important role in the plot.
When Virkar follows up on the case diligently and begins to come too close to the truth, he finds himself the target of the criminals. How he seeks to find the identity of the killer and the mastermind is the crux of the novel.
Jha is very good at descriptions and at building the action in the novel, scene by scene, layer by layer. Here you can actually imagine the scenes and it is easy to imagine the book as being some kind of a film that you are watching on the screen. That his muse is Mumbai city, in all its hard-nosed, unglamorous glory, is easy to see, and the author does complete justice to the setting.
For the most part, the writing was gritty, and made the reader feel as if he or she were a part of the action. I had been totally impressed by Compass Box Killer, with the manner in which it made the reader feel a part of the investigation, and with the way in which clues were revealed bit by bit, each clue leading to the next and, inexorably, to the climax.
However, I felt that a lot of that charge and adrenaline rush was missing in this book. I didn’t always feel as though the author meant to take the reader along. As a reader, I wasn’t as fully invested in Anti-Social Network as I was in Jha’s earlier novel. That might have been partly because Inspector Virkar was unfamiliar with how to deal with cyber crime. But Virkar’s computer illiteracy should not have translated into a weakness in the plot of the novel.
There were some themes that played out again. The mentor-protégé relationship was a theme that was exploited much better in Compass Box Killer.
The Marathi and Hindi transliterations are tedious because they are not done well. The mother of the first victim says to her husband, “Aooo deya ho,” meaning Virkar should be allowed to enter the house. The line should have read, “Yeoo dya ho.”
In another instance, the author uses the word ‘Girahak” instead of “Grahak.”
The ‘filmi’ dialogue, straight from a Bollywood potboiler, is also too much to stomach.
The writing could have done with tighter editing. There are some descriptions that add nothing to the plot of the novel. The extended introduction to Willingdon College makes no sense, particularly when it really doesn’t play that great a part in the plot.
The best thing that I can say about Anti-Social Network is that it draws attention to the potential for foul play inherent in the tendency of youngsters today to share every little detail about themselves on social media. This proves to be their undoing, as their digital footprint has the potential to harm them in more ways than one. In sounding a warning to the younger generation, Jha has lent a higher purpose to his novel.
Looked at as an example of crime fiction, however, Anti-Social Network fails to meet the mark. In the best traditions of Bombay slang, this book is ‘timepass.’
For a well written read in the Indian crime fiction genre, I’d still recommend Compass Box Killer.
July 6, 2014
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Crime and romance remain the pivotal points of interest to both the authors and the readers for time immemorial. Often we’ve seen that the two have entwined together to provide the readers a radical effect . ” Anti-Social Network ” by Piyush Jha is a value addition to the genre of crime thriller where romance or sex plays not the role of adding some sizzling spice to the narration but has become almost a character.
The title Anti-Social Network is suggestive enough to the reader that the books deals with something murky which largely involves technology and computers and the cover is tempting enough to thriller aficionados.
The plot opens as we find a girl without identity reluctantly agrees to commit something gruesome . And then the race begins. Abominable murders of college students happen in quick succession across Mumbai leaving the investigating officer Inspector Virkar almost clueless. While he continues with his investigation he stumbles upon upon some facts which reveal the existence of a network based highly tech-savvy sextortion group blackmailing vulnerable victims. But Virkar fails to get any lead about the identity of the members involved with this racket.
Meanwhile, he meets a professor of Psychology, Ms. Naina Rai and gets in with some emotional and physical relationship with her. She eventually gets involved in the investigation unofficially as she was worried about one of her students , Sagarika , who is reported to be missing since the day this insane murderer had struck for the first time. Through a series of events Inspector Virkar realizes that the members of the group he is chasing blindly outsmarts him with ease every time with their impeccable knowledge of technology and its most modern usage.
Technologically-challenged Inspector Virkar seeks the help of a drug-addicted computer genius Richard to hack different portals which could give him some leads to his desperate chase. And thus a murder mystery which first appeared to be the outcome of some frenzied vengeance of a schizophrenic mind turns out to be the master plan of a calculative and ingenious brain.
The novel is undoubtedly a ‘page-turner’ and the reader can feel the thrill and speed with which it proceeds. I like the character of Inspector Virkar as he is shown not as a super-cop but as a normal human being who makes mistakes and learns from it. There are certain things of which he knows little and like a common man he tries to understand and master those things . The character of Richard , I like him most for he is a pranky young brat at times but behaves like a responsible citizen when duty calls knowing full well of the dire consequences.
Anti-Social Network is a virtual tour of the grittiest underbelly of Mumbai ,covering all those areas from Crawford Market to Willingdon College to Bora Bazaar and even outskirts of Mumbai where Goanese settlements are likely to be found . Though the city of Mumbai is quite familiar to me still I find it interesting getting down to the nitty-gritty of these places . It has been ideally named as the ‘ Mumbaistan’ series.
The language is simple and perfect for a crime thriller . Use of ‘ Mumbaiya’ colloquial at places may bother some readers but I think it has been rightly used to make the characters look real…it is rather unnatural for a drug-peddler or a ‘khabri’ ( informer) to speak in impeccable English .
There are obviously certain loose ends and being an ardent reader of thrillers , I’ve nitpicked some . Like it’s not possible to enter a plush mall with sharp weapons like a hunting-knife , especially when it only is kept in your handbag . Well, I’ll not lengthen the list , leaving it for readers to find out more .
As a crime thriller , it is successful enough to keep the suspense intact till the last page and can said to be unputdownable . Simultaneously, it produces a dark picture of how technology can be used for illegal purposes and also how the squandering lifestyle of the young generation is making them vulnerable to become either predator or prey.
Recommended for all mystery , crime-thriller lovers.
Crime and romance remain the pivotal points of interest to both the authors and the readers for time immemorial. Often we’ve seen that the two have entwined together to provide the readers a radical effect . ” Anti-Social Network ” by Piyush Jha is a value addition to the genre of crime thriller where romance or sex plays not the role of adding some sizzling spice to the narration but has become almost a character.
The title Anti-Social Network is suggestive enough to the reader that the books deals with something murky which largely involves technology and computers and the cover is tempting enough to thriller aficionados.
The plot opens as we find a girl without identity reluctantly agrees to commit something gruesome . And then the race begins. Abominable murders of college students happen in quick succession across Mumbai leaving the investigating officer Inspector Virkar almost clueless. While he continues with his investigation he stumbles upon upon some facts which reveal the existence of a network based highly tech-savvy sextortion group blackmailing vulnerable victims. But Virkar fails to get any lead about the identity of the members involved with this racket.
Meanwhile, he meets a professor of Psychology, Ms. Naina Rai and gets in with some emotional and physical relationship with her. She eventually gets involved in the investigation unofficially as she was worried about one of her students , Sagarika , who is reported to be missing since the day this insane murderer had struck for the first time. Through a series of events Inspector Virkar realizes that the members of the group he is chasing blindly outsmarts him with ease every time with their impeccable knowledge of technology and its most modern usage.
Technologically-challenged Inspector Virkar seeks the help of a drug-addicted computer genius Richard to hack different portals which could give him some leads to his desperate chase. And thus a murder mystery which first appeared to be the outcome of some frenzied vengeance of a schizophrenic mind turns out to be the master plan of a calculative and ingenious brain.
The novel is undoubtedly a ‘page-turner’ and the reader can feel the thrill and speed with which it proceeds. I like the character of Inspector Virkar as he is shown not as a super-cop but as a normal human being who makes mistakes and learns from it. There are certain things of which he knows little and like a common man he tries to understand and master those things . The character of Richard , I like him most for he is a pranky young brat at times but behaves like a responsible citizen when duty calls knowing full well of the dire consequences.
Anti-Social Network is a virtual tour of the grittiest underbelly of Mumbai ,covering all those areas from Crawford Market to Willingdon College to Bora Bazaar and even outskirts of Mumbai where Goanese settlements are likely to be found . Though the city of Mumbai is quite familiar to me still I find it interesting getting down to the nitty-gritty of these places . It has been ideally named as the ‘ Mumbaistan’ series.
The language is simple and perfect for a crime thriller . Use of ‘ Mumbaiya’ colloquial at places may bother some readers but I think it has been rightly used to make the characters look real…it is rather unnatural for a drug-peddler or a ‘khabri’ ( informer) to speak in impeccable English .
There are obviously certain loose ends and being an ardent reader of thrillers , I’ve nitpicked some . Like it’s not possible to enter a plush mall with sharp weapons like a hunting-knife , especially when it only is kept in your handbag . Well, I’ll not lengthen the list , leaving it for readers to find out more .
As a crime thriller , it is successful enough to keep the suspense intact till the last page and can said to be unputdownable . Simultaneously, it produces a dark picture of how technology can be used for illegal purposes and also how the squandering lifestyle of the young generation is making them vulnerable to become either predator or prey.
Recommended for all mystery , crime-thriller lovers.
July 10, 2014
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A crime thriller with a computer angle! What more could I ask for in a book? Anti- Social Network- the name itself speaks volumes about what the book will be like. A group of youngsters are gruesomely murdered all over Mumbai. The only common factors are they are all students in various colleges and tech savvy. Each corpse found is mutilated, with one body part cut off. Inspector Virkar is called to investigate the murders.
Side by side, he learns about a group of youngsters who call themselves ‘Anti-Social Network’. The ASN specialises in filming people’s private moments and then threatening to publish them all over the internet. Virkar does not understand computers in depth and finds himself chasing people with no idea what is going on and what can be done to catch the culprits.
To aid him, he requests the help of Naina, a young professor and Richard, a drug addict student who knows computers well. In a confounding race against time, he follows the bloody trail of gruesome murders and simultaneously tries to make sense of new technical terms like ‘cloud’, ‘routing’ etc.
As the culprit of the murders is apparently caught, the police force closes the case and considers it over. But demanding answers to open questions, Virkar goes forward and tries to track the criminals on his own. He hits a roadblock when the anonymous mastermind threatens to disclose Virkar’s personal life. The set of events after that is what gives the book its juicy half.
The plot is well organised. There are some holes but they are covered with explanations in the last chapters. The characters are clear and whodunit style of mystery makes sure the book is a page turner. The story line itself does not contain any unnecessary descriptions or extra scenes. The editing is tight and though there are a few obvious, predictable twists. The book is a good read and it talks about the ‘in-thing’ with youngsters today and the need to be safe and guarded with technology.
WHAT I LIKED:
The story itself, the character of Virkar, the description of technology and youngsters
WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER:
The plot could have been worked more upon. The clay was there, and it could have been moulded into something even more intricate. There is a feeling of the story being ‘hurriedly finished’.
A crime thriller with a computer angle! What more could I ask for in a book? Anti- Social Network- the name itself speaks volumes about what the book will be like. A group of youngsters are gruesomely murdered all over Mumbai. The only common factors are they are all students in various colleges and tech savvy. Each corpse found is mutilated, with one body part cut off. Inspector Virkar is called to investigate the murders.
Side by side, he learns about a group of youngsters who call themselves ‘Anti-Social Network’. The ASN specialises in filming people’s private moments and then threatening to publish them all over the internet. Virkar does not understand computers in depth and finds himself chasing people with no idea what is going on and what can be done to catch the culprits.
To aid him, he requests the help of Naina, a young professor and Richard, a drug addict student who knows computers well. In a confounding race against time, he follows the bloody trail of gruesome murders and simultaneously tries to make sense of new technical terms like ‘cloud’, ‘routing’ etc.
As the culprit of the murders is apparently caught, the police force closes the case and considers it over. But demanding answers to open questions, Virkar goes forward and tries to track the criminals on his own. He hits a roadblock when the anonymous mastermind threatens to disclose Virkar’s personal life. The set of events after that is what gives the book its juicy half.
The plot is well organised. There are some holes but they are covered with explanations in the last chapters. The characters are clear and whodunit style of mystery makes sure the book is a page turner. The story line itself does not contain any unnecessary descriptions or extra scenes. The editing is tight and though there are a few obvious, predictable twists. The book is a good read and it talks about the ‘in-thing’ with youngsters today and the need to be safe and guarded with technology.
WHAT I LIKED:
The story itself, the character of Virkar, the description of technology and youngsters
WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER:
The plot could have been worked more upon. The clay was there, and it could have been moulded into something even more intricate. There is a feeling of the story being ‘hurriedly finished’.
July 13, 2014
WHAT I FELT ABOUT THE BOOK?
HIGHS
Storyline – Relevant with Internet and social media playing a prime role in one’s life. The story brings out the darker side of technology and highlights the dangers these two i.e. internet and social media, pose to our privacy and security. It is also a wake-up call to those involved in crime investigations to keep themselves abreast with the latest technology. The book is not just another crime thriller, it is an eye-opener. On the one hand it deals with drug abuse, extortion and murder and on the other hand it is the story of commitment to one’s duty.
The pace and ease with which the story unfolds is wonderful. The twists and turns add spice to the story.
Language and Length – Simple, engaging, lucid. The length is right, not more, not less.
Characters - Well etched with all their imperfections. Inspector Virkar, the main protagonist is a man committed to his profession. He is no super-cop but just a normal human being. He has his strengths and weaknesses too. His greatest handicap is his lack of thorough knowledge of the computers, the internet and the social networking system.
Richard, the drug addict and computer genius is shown as a hacker ready to assist Inspector Virkar but for a price. He represents those young minds that are willing to do anything just to be able to get high.
Sharad Lal, Kshitij Bhatia, Nayantara, Rajesh Chawre, Akhbir and Philo are young college students out to make a fast buck using their computer skills but in the wrong way. They are all a part of the sextortion racket. The author highlights the dangers posed by the social networking media through these young, tech-savvy students.
Ms. Naina Rai, Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology is a mystery.One wonders what interest she has in the crime that unfolds.
Message - The book is a wake-up call to those innumerable professionals who are reluctant to update themselves with the latest technology and the latest in their area of operation. It is awake up call to all those actively involved in the social networking to guard themselves from unscrupulous elements ready to go to an length just for the sake of money and all that it can buy.
LOWS
Language – 1) The Marathi and Hindi transliterations need some editing. 2) Foot notes for the colloquial usages would have proved helpful especially to those who come across them for the first time/ do not know the language of the usage.
IN THE END
If you are looking for a page turner then, this is definitely one you can place your hands on. The layers of suspense will keep you hooked.
HIGHS
Storyline – Relevant with Internet and social media playing a prime role in one’s life. The story brings out the darker side of technology and highlights the dangers these two i.e. internet and social media, pose to our privacy and security. It is also a wake-up call to those involved in crime investigations to keep themselves abreast with the latest technology. The book is not just another crime thriller, it is an eye-opener. On the one hand it deals with drug abuse, extortion and murder and on the other hand it is the story of commitment to one’s duty.
The pace and ease with which the story unfolds is wonderful. The twists and turns add spice to the story.
Language and Length – Simple, engaging, lucid. The length is right, not more, not less.
Characters - Well etched with all their imperfections. Inspector Virkar, the main protagonist is a man committed to his profession. He is no super-cop but just a normal human being. He has his strengths and weaknesses too. His greatest handicap is his lack of thorough knowledge of the computers, the internet and the social networking system.
Richard, the drug addict and computer genius is shown as a hacker ready to assist Inspector Virkar but for a price. He represents those young minds that are willing to do anything just to be able to get high.
Sharad Lal, Kshitij Bhatia, Nayantara, Rajesh Chawre, Akhbir and Philo are young college students out to make a fast buck using their computer skills but in the wrong way. They are all a part of the sextortion racket. The author highlights the dangers posed by the social networking media through these young, tech-savvy students.
Ms. Naina Rai, Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology is a mystery.One wonders what interest she has in the crime that unfolds.
Message - The book is a wake-up call to those innumerable professionals who are reluctant to update themselves with the latest technology and the latest in their area of operation. It is awake up call to all those actively involved in the social networking to guard themselves from unscrupulous elements ready to go to an length just for the sake of money and all that it can buy.
LOWS
Language – 1) The Marathi and Hindi transliterations need some editing. 2) Foot notes for the colloquial usages would have proved helpful especially to those who come across them for the first time/ do not know the language of the usage.
IN THE END
If you are looking for a page turner then, this is definitely one you can place your hands on. The layers of suspense will keep you hooked.
June 19, 2014
Here’s my review on author Piyush Jha’s third novel. Looking at the cover page itself, a reader can explicitly guess that it is a crime thriller. The story begins with Inspector Virkar who gets a tip for Usman, a teacher-turned-police informer-turned-extortionist who is out of arrest. Immediately after getting information about him, Inspector Virkar lays a trap to catch hold of him but he somehow evades arrest due to miscommunication between the police officials.
At the same time, murders are reported from different locations of Mumbai. Bodies of students with missing body parts are found. These victims have links with one another and Inspector Virkar tries to establish that link. While investigating the case, he spots Usman and follows to arrest him. Following Usman, takes Virkar to a college in South Mumbai where he had to actually go for an inquiry. Usman is finally arrested but this brings Inspector Virkar in touch with Counsellor Naina and one of her patient Richard. Both of them play a major role in the story till the end.
In the course of the whole investigation of the murder spree, Inspector Virkar comes across several shocking facts, tips, learns about a network and after a lot of hard work finally cracks the case by bursting the whole anti-social network. A reader assumes something else till the time they reach second last chapter. But the last chapter brings the actual mastermind into limelight and that really leaves a reader surprised and shocked.
A readers interest multiples as the story develops. In the course of reading it, the story creates a quest in reader’s minds to know what finally happens. And this quest makes a reader stick to the book till the end! The book is one of the best crime thrillers, I have read so-far.
Over-all: The cover of the book is fabulous and attractive enough to catch a reader’s attention. Title of the book is undoubtedly good. The story has an interesting beginning and ending. Even the narration of the story is perfect so it doesn’t fall loose anywhere. None of the part is exaggerated or lengthened. So, boredom never generates while reading the book.
Speaking about the drawbacks, I found none.
Thus, I would love to rate the book with 4.85/5. You write really well Piyush sir. Waiting to read more books from you!
At the same time, murders are reported from different locations of Mumbai. Bodies of students with missing body parts are found. These victims have links with one another and Inspector Virkar tries to establish that link. While investigating the case, he spots Usman and follows to arrest him. Following Usman, takes Virkar to a college in South Mumbai where he had to actually go for an inquiry. Usman is finally arrested but this brings Inspector Virkar in touch with Counsellor Naina and one of her patient Richard. Both of them play a major role in the story till the end.
In the course of the whole investigation of the murder spree, Inspector Virkar comes across several shocking facts, tips, learns about a network and after a lot of hard work finally cracks the case by bursting the whole anti-social network. A reader assumes something else till the time they reach second last chapter. But the last chapter brings the actual mastermind into limelight and that really leaves a reader surprised and shocked.
A readers interest multiples as the story develops. In the course of reading it, the story creates a quest in reader’s minds to know what finally happens. And this quest makes a reader stick to the book till the end! The book is one of the best crime thrillers, I have read so-far.
Over-all: The cover of the book is fabulous and attractive enough to catch a reader’s attention. Title of the book is undoubtedly good. The story has an interesting beginning and ending. Even the narration of the story is perfect so it doesn’t fall loose anywhere. None of the part is exaggerated or lengthened. So, boredom never generates while reading the book.
Speaking about the drawbacks, I found none.
Thus, I would love to rate the book with 4.85/5. You write really well Piyush sir. Waiting to read more books from you!
October 22, 2014
Here’s my review on author Piyush Jha’s third novel. Looking at the cover page itself, a reader can explicitly guess that it is a crime thriller. The story begins with Inspector Virkar who gets a tip for Usman, a teacher-turned-police informer-turned-extortionist who is out of arrest. Immediately after getting information about him, Inspector Virkar lays a trap to catch hold of him but he somehow evades arrest due to miscommunication between the police officials.
At the same time, murders are reported from different locations of Mumbai. Bodies of students with missing body parts are found. These victims have links with one another and Inspector Virkar tries to establish that link. While investigating the case, he spots Usman and follows to arrest him. Following Usman, takes Virkar to a college in South Mumbai where he had to actually go for an inquiry. Usman is finally arrested but this brings Inspector Virkar in touch with Counsellor Naina and one of her patient Richard. Both of them play a major role in the story till the end.
In the course of the whole investigation of the murder spree, Inspector Virkar comes across several shocking facts, tips, learns about a network and after a lot of hard work finally cracks the case by bursting the whole anti-social network. A reader assumes something else till the time they reach second last chapter. But the last chapter brings the actual mastermind into limelight and that really leaves a reader surprised and shocked.
A readers interest multiples as the story develops. In the course of reading it, the story creates a quest in reader’s minds to know what finally happens. And this quest makes a reader stick to the book till the end! The book is one of the best crime thrillers, I have read so-far.
Over-all: The cover of the book is fabulous and attractive enough to catch a reader’s attention. Title of the book is undoubtedly good. The story has an interesting beginning and ending. Even the narration of the story is perfect so it doesn’t fall loose anywhere. None of the part is exaggerated or lengthened. So, boredom never generates while reading the book.
Speaking about the drawbacks, I found none.
Thus, I would love to rate the book with 4.85/5. You write really well Piyush sir. Waiting to read more books from you!
At the same time, murders are reported from different locations of Mumbai. Bodies of students with missing body parts are found. These victims have links with one another and Inspector Virkar tries to establish that link. While investigating the case, he spots Usman and follows to arrest him. Following Usman, takes Virkar to a college in South Mumbai where he had to actually go for an inquiry. Usman is finally arrested but this brings Inspector Virkar in touch with Counsellor Naina and one of her patient Richard. Both of them play a major role in the story till the end.
In the course of the whole investigation of the murder spree, Inspector Virkar comes across several shocking facts, tips, learns about a network and after a lot of hard work finally cracks the case by bursting the whole anti-social network. A reader assumes something else till the time they reach second last chapter. But the last chapter brings the actual mastermind into limelight and that really leaves a reader surprised and shocked.
A readers interest multiples as the story develops. In the course of reading it, the story creates a quest in reader’s minds to know what finally happens. And this quest makes a reader stick to the book till the end! The book is one of the best crime thrillers, I have read so-far.
Over-all: The cover of the book is fabulous and attractive enough to catch a reader’s attention. Title of the book is undoubtedly good. The story has an interesting beginning and ending. Even the narration of the story is perfect so it doesn’t fall loose anywhere. None of the part is exaggerated or lengthened. So, boredom never generates while reading the book.
Speaking about the drawbacks, I found none.
Thus, I would love to rate the book with 4.85/5. You write really well Piyush sir. Waiting to read more books from you!
June 5, 2014
There's always improvisation be it technology or the means to survive in the world. Communication and revolution changed it all. The advent of social networking seeping like water in our lives has become part and parcel of our daily routines. For some it's entertainment but for some it's serious business. For some it has been a boon but for some it has brought upon pain and agony. This latest crime thriller has been set in the streets of Mumbai and how social networking leads it's way and destroys lives of many and how a technologically challenged man wages war against this new age crime.
The story proves to be rough and tough and the edges and the corners of the plot has been sharpened to perfection. There's no let loose during the entire narration and the drama and suspense and the action and thrill continues to be part and parcel of the entire setup. The brighter spot is the pace and the ease with which the entire plot unfolds is commendable. The book with it's fiction hero Virkar also adds that effect of command and daunt. The storyline engages and never disengages once the pages are turned over.
The only downside possible could have been avoidance of local dialect after a point of time in the story.
Overall the crime thriller with a newish touch works and spans it's web deep into the minds of the readers. A lot of spice and suspense along the whole narration and Inspector Virkar manages to hold the attention with his desi style. A story to be cherished and savoured.
The story proves to be rough and tough and the edges and the corners of the plot has been sharpened to perfection. There's no let loose during the entire narration and the drama and suspense and the action and thrill continues to be part and parcel of the entire setup. The brighter spot is the pace and the ease with which the entire plot unfolds is commendable. The book with it's fiction hero Virkar also adds that effect of command and daunt. The storyline engages and never disengages once the pages are turned over.
The only downside possible could have been avoidance of local dialect after a point of time in the story.
Overall the crime thriller with a newish touch works and spans it's web deep into the minds of the readers. A lot of spice and suspense along the whole narration and Inspector Virkar manages to hold the attention with his desi style. A story to be cherished and savoured.
July 5, 2014
Now, it might seem an exaggeration, but its not: I read the novel, cherished it and really likened it to the mystery thrillers penned by Satyajit Ray. Yes, the details and the plot, and the plot twists are so remarkable that I was compelled to see Feluda aka Felu Babu (the protagonist of Satyajit Ray mystery books) to Inspector Virkar. It is almost as if its Feluda in his contemporary incarnation.
What this novel eventually turned out to be, which is what I really liked about the novel, was the fact that it did not simply follow a trail to unearth or uncover a series of evidence and witnesses in order to reach a conclusion, it also had a very important and different tangent to it: the angle which apprises the reader of how real the threats of privacy and security are, in this age of internet-addiction. It explores the extent of brutality and antipathy that crimes like blackmail, sextortion, and fraudulent impersonation can acquire. This generation, which has often been victimized by crimes perpetrated in/by the virtual world, shall forever be grateful to Jha.
Another part of this riveting novel to look out for are the descriptions of continue reading
What this novel eventually turned out to be, which is what I really liked about the novel, was the fact that it did not simply follow a trail to unearth or uncover a series of evidence and witnesses in order to reach a conclusion, it also had a very important and different tangent to it: the angle which apprises the reader of how real the threats of privacy and security are, in this age of internet-addiction. It explores the extent of brutality and antipathy that crimes like blackmail, sextortion, and fraudulent impersonation can acquire. This generation, which has often been victimized by crimes perpetrated in/by the virtual world, shall forever be grateful to Jha.
Another part of this riveting novel to look out for are the descriptions of continue reading
April 22, 2018
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When a student is found gruesomely murdered, Inspector Virkar of crime branch is called in to investigate the case. Before anyone realises, few other students are found similarly murdered across Mumbai. As he investigates, he stumbles across the ‘Anti-Social Network’, a gang of young hackers whose modus operandi is to illegally access compromising photos of naïve people and then extort money by blackmailing them. As soon as Virkar sees a link between the murders and the anti-social network and investigates further, the group trains its sights on him. Though Virkar is an investigator a la par the best, he is always outsmarted by the killer because of his computer-illiteracy, and this case becomes Virkar’s toughest case yet. Who is the mastermind behind this hacker group? What is the link between the killings and the group?
When a student is found gruesomely murdered, Inspector Virkar of crime branch is called in to investigate the case. Before anyone realises, few other students are found similarly murdered across Mumbai. As he investigates, he stumbles across the ‘Anti-Social Network’, a gang of young hackers whose modus operandi is to illegally access compromising photos of naïve people and then extort money by blackmailing them. As soon as Virkar sees a link between the murders and the anti-social network and investigates further, the group trains its sights on him. Though Virkar is an investigator a la par the best, he is always outsmarted by the killer because of his computer-illiteracy, and this case becomes Virkar’s toughest case yet. Who is the mastermind behind this hacker group? What is the link between the killings and the group?
August 2, 2014
This book truly is a 'page turner' in every sense of the word. Right from the get go, Inspector Virkar gets into action investigating the murder of a young man, which happens to be the first into what turns out to be a series of murders of college students across Mumbai. His trail of investigation leads him to cross paths with Naina Rai, psychology counselor for students and Richard, a junkie and a hacker to boot. How the trio collaborate to investigate the murders, the deeper darker secrets that they unearth form the crux of the story.
Turns out that this is the third book in a trilogy involving Inspector Virkar. Given that this is the first one I have read, I surely will pick up the first two as well, if not for anything else, for the sheer pace, excitement and 'edge of the seat' action that the author brings to the table.
Turns out that this is the third book in a trilogy involving Inspector Virkar. Given that this is the first one I have read, I surely will pick up the first two as well, if not for anything else, for the sheer pace, excitement and 'edge of the seat' action that the author brings to the table.
July 10, 2014
To begin with, the title gives away the very premise of the book. The book blurb further elaborates the plot. And, the cover page, nicely depicts the essence creatively.
The story begins from the very first page. No time is wasted and in no time, the mystery begins and Virkar is in search of the murderer.
The narrative is very simple and really gripping. The suspense is neatly developed. The manner in which social Medias are used to exploit through hacking is brilliantly described.
The book is an assured page turner. It is a tiny book with about 192 pages and in no time, you would be turning the last page.
I was wondering throughiut how it would be to watch this book made into a movie. It would be a really thrilling experience!
But...
The climax seemed to be too abrupt. The justification seems to be too lame and clichéd.
The story begins from the very first page. No time is wasted and in no time, the mystery begins and Virkar is in search of the murderer.
The narrative is very simple and really gripping. The suspense is neatly developed. The manner in which social Medias are used to exploit through hacking is brilliantly described.
The book is an assured page turner. It is a tiny book with about 192 pages and in no time, you would be turning the last page.
I was wondering throughiut how it would be to watch this book made into a movie. It would be a really thrilling experience!
But...
The climax seemed to be too abrupt. The justification seems to be too lame and clichéd.
November 17, 2016
High tech serial killer thriller set in Mumbai
Interesting premise of a high tech serial killer doing rounds in Mumbai. Inspector Virkar is becoming quite a character - intelligent, moody, someone who gets things done. The Mumbai is also a strong presence in this series, a rich atmosphere that makes one wonder that these stories would make pretty tight films. It helps that the author is a filmmaker and sees the book as a screenplay.
Interesting premise of a high tech serial killer doing rounds in Mumbai. Inspector Virkar is becoming quite a character - intelligent, moody, someone who gets things done. The Mumbai is also a strong presence in this series, a rich atmosphere that makes one wonder that these stories would make pretty tight films. It helps that the author is a filmmaker and sees the book as a screenplay.
July 6, 2014
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July 19, 2014
This is a perfect weekend book and this book is also the best way to distract yourself from the irritating person sitting next to you, while you are travelling. This book is a delight for thriller fans and no doubt one of the best thrillers by an Indian author in recent times. It’s worth reading.
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November 14, 2014
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What works:
The character of Inspector Virkar
Tough to catch, or understand suspect/criminal
What doesn’t:
Blurry motive
Detailed description of first crime
Repetitive themes from Compass Box Killer
Not as engaging as expected
Works well if you are reading this before Compass Box Killer. Else it feels mostly a let-down.
What works:
The character of Inspector Virkar
Tough to catch, or understand suspect/criminal
What doesn’t:
Blurry motive
Detailed description of first crime
Repetitive themes from Compass Box Killer
Not as engaging as expected
Works well if you are reading this before Compass Box Killer. Else it feels mostly a let-down.
November 14, 2016
I am a fan of Piyush Jha when it comes to thrillers of the Inspector Virkar series. Excellent, fast paced and gripping .. makes you keep coming back for more.
The story in itself is a very original one and one strains to get ahead assuming the plot, when another twist happens.
If there really was a Godfather beer - I would have one now !!
The story in itself is a very original one and one strains to get ahead assuming the plot, when another twist happens.
If there really was a Godfather beer - I would have one now !!
June 25, 2014
a fast paced easy read. the details and the characters fit in well with the plot but somehow i felt the end was a little flat. liked the detailing and the genuine setting that the author used for the feel of the book. no nonsense writing which was expected from Piyush jha.
August 31, 2014
Such a gripping crime Thriller which will keep u glued to the book...
October 6, 2014
A thriller that is worth reading, a quick and easy reading.
April 21, 2015
Good thriller .. Thing which i liked most is the info on net it provided and how it is destroying our privacy ..
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