The Krishna Key

Writer: Ashwin Sanghi
Genre: Fiction


What happens when you take Da Vinci Code and add Indian mythology to it? You get the Krishna Key!
Diving deep into our scriptures, the author manages to create a beautiful narration and if you haven't read Da Vinci Code, all the more better.

Prof. Saini is wrongly accused of murdering his childhood friend and historian, Anil Varshney. The flabbergasted Saini realizes that the murder is in line with the norms of a serial killer who is under the impression that he is the Kalki incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Helped by his doctoral student, Priya, he sets out on a voyage to decipher the meaning of the various symbols and writings that he encounters en-route. All this while being pursued by the talented IPS officer, Radhika Singh!

As trusts are betrayed and people get killed for what seems to be an ancient secret, Saini must use his analytical skills to save the lives of people he is associated with.

If you compare it to Dan Brown's book you will be saddened by the fact that it seems to be an Indian replica of his story but if you can let your senses appreciate the references to our own culture and civilization you will be dazed. It’s worth a try!

Sherlock Homes

Writer: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Genre: Classic/Fiction


Does this book even need an introduction? We are still making remakes of this classic over and over again, decades after it was written. Isn’t that proof enough of the popularity of this book?

I finally got a complete, unabridged collection of the stories of the famous detective from Baker Street. I have been reading it in parts and its going to take me sometime to finish the full set.

But this one is worth every penny!

A suggestion- if you can, read the original; the conversations between Holmes and Watson are music to the ears :)

Prisoner of Birth

Writer: Jeffrey Archer
Genre: Fiction

Danny Cartwright is charged with the murder of his best friend, Bernie Wilson. Elizabeth Wilson, his fiancé and Bernie's sister stands by him against the actual murderer - Spencer Craig. However, Dan is sent to prison and his appeal is turned down a year later. In the prison Dan makes 2 friends, Nick and Big Al. When he escapes from prison, he impersonates Nick and finally manages to get his revenge.

The one para review says it all. It’s not really an interesting plot and I finished it just for the heck of it. Maybe I am biased; no one can better 'Count of Monte Cristo' when it comes to a revenge story. I wouldn't really ask anyone to read it.