मैं बेगुनाह हूँ

Sunil #90

by सुरेन्द्र मोहन पाठक

सत्येन्द्र पराशर मौजूदा राजनीति में व्याप्त धोखेबाजी, ठगी और भ्रष्टाचार को समाप्त कर के ईमानदारी और सदाचार का निजाम स्थापित करने के सपने देख रहा था । लेकिन फिर एक रात वह नशे की हालत में एक जवान लड़की की लाश के साथ पकड़ा गया । सारे सबूत उसके खिलाफ होने के बावजूद पराशर की एक ही रट थी - ‘मैं बेगुनाह हूं’ । लेकिन उसकी इस दुहाई पर किसी को विश्वास नहीं था - सिवाय सुनील के ।

185 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 1984

About the author

Surender Mohan Pathak, is an author of Hindi-language crime fiction with 314 books to his credit. His major characters are Crime reporter Sunil (unprecedented 123 Titles), Vimal (46 Titles) and Philosopher Detective Sudhir (23 titles). Apart from series, he has written 60+ Novels in thriller category.

Reviews

[Jasleen Kaur · Rating 4 out of 5]

Highly enjoyable

[Ashwin Dongre · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is not a murder mystery. It's more like Sunil's fight with the gangsters of Rajnagar. Yes, there is a murder, but it is very clear from the beginning who ordered the murder, and the actual culprit is identified halfway through the story.
The title is also a misnomer. I mean, Yes Parasher is framed for a murder but he never says this title, because he's not there in any of the scenes. :)
Anyways, it's one of those Sunil novels which are less interesting because they are not murder mystery. Nevertheless, SMP has a big fan follow who love his Vimal series, this story would be a mix between Sunila and Vimal series, and hence the rating.
It's not a bad story per say, the interest is maintained continuously, but it's a thriller, not a whodunit. Just keep that in mind when you pick this one to read.
Having said that, I must say that SMP's Sunil series novels are great. We need all of them to be converted into audiobooks here.
Audible needs to get a better narrator. I'll say this again, Sameer Goswami has a great voice. But great voice with good timber are not the only requirements for a good narrator. A great narrator needs ability to modulate his voice, and most importantly he needs to be able to emote. Goswami does neither of those, Even when the story says the character said the sentence in some particular way, he does not do it. For example, when the script says the speaker shouted, he reads it as if saying with gritting teeth. He narrates in almost monotone. His focus to enunciate each word results in unnatural reading. For example, he pronounced 'Cold drink' as 'colduh dreenk', he cant pronounce words like 'superintendent', 'receptionist' etc. properly. Often he reads in Arabi accent, for example when he reads, "wo bola". If you've listened to any of the Audible audiobooks, you'll spot the difference in his performance. I mean I'm not saying he has to be as great as Ray Porter, but he can be at least an average narrator who can emote and modulate.
Audible, please please convert all of the SMP's Sunil and Sudhir series novels, but use a better narrator.

[Sujeet Sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mai Begunah Hoon is an essential read for enthusiasts of Hindi crime fiction, particularly those captivated by the thrilling narratives of Surender Mohan Pathak. This novel masterfully intertwines mystery and intrigue with a compelling storyline, ensuring an exhilarating experience from beginning to end. The ending was emotional, but the story was truly captivating. Whether you’re a newcomer to Pathak’s works or a dedicated follower, this book promises to deliver an unforgettable adventure.

[Satyajeet · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fantastic mystery!