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For lovers of atmospheric mysteries, with a literary bent and killer twists.
Critic reviews
✓”Darya Nandkarni is an adult Nancy Drew.”
✓”This book gives a refreshing take on the murder mystery genre with style being comparable to the likes of Agatha Christie and Sir Doyle.”
✓”The descriptions of Goa and its beautiful locations made me feel as if I was right there. “
✓”Fast-paced book, keeps you hooked and guessing till the end.”
Families are dying because of a secret they kept. Can Darya find the killer before he turns to her?
Summary
It was crazy really, for Darya to think she could have some peace and quiet at Heliconia Lane. Yes, it was located in a beautiful corner of South Goa—by the beach, no less—but after her Aunt Farideh disappeared twenty years ago—from this very place—nothing has been the same again. And now her uncle was dead under bizarre circumstances as were two of the neighbors on his street.
What was happening? Was there a murderer on the loose? Why were people dying? Was it connected to her aunt’s disappearance in some way?
And most importantly, was Darya going to be next?
A cozy, Agatha Christie-style whodunnit, Kiss of Salt introduces Darya Nandkarni, an amateur, and accidental detective, who is clever, spirited, resourceful, yet troubled and vulnerable. Her adventures will make you laugh, cry, gape, and marvel, and you won’t be able to put down the book until you’ve solved the mystery along with her in the beautiful side-streets of Goa.
If you liked Kiss of Salt, check out the next in the series: THE SECRET ANGELS.
For lovers of Sujata Massey, Nita Prose, Louise Penny, Viveca Sten, and Robert Galbraith. International mystery and crime books set in exotic locations. Cozy yet tension-filled, plot-driven with rich characterization.
From the Publisher
Meet Darya Nandkarni: Kickass, Fearless, Serial Killer Hunter
Catching a Killer on the Sunny Beaches of Goa
Darya is in Goa, nursing a broken heart. But people are dying suspiciously all around her, including her beloved uncle, whose death was at first thought of as natural.
Could Darya know the killer? Has he sprung from her family’s tragic past? And can she stop him before he kills everyone she loves?
The first of the Darya Nandkarni mysteries.
Escaping a Murderer on the Streets of Mumbai
Darya is renting a place on Chapel Road, Mumbai. The street has a notorious reputation: women have gone missing from it, and the people living there are bizarre as hell.
When her best friend goes missing, Darya is convinced a seedy group is behind it all, and races against time to unmask them.
The second of the Darya Nandkarni mysteries.
Hunting a Secret Cult from Medieval Romania
Darya is in Sibiu, Romania. She is trying to flee a dark family secret. But when she discovers dead bodies in the chimney of an abandoned farmhouse, she is back to doing what she does best: chasing serial killers.
But were the deaths merely incidental or was an ancient cult at work?
The third of the Darya Nandkarni mysteries.
ASIN : B07SB4M2M6
Publisher : Rumour Books India; 1st edition (30 July 2019)
Language : English
File size : 1.7 MB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 315 pages
Customers say
Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They appreciate the suspenseful plot with unexpected twists and turns that keep the story gripping. The language is simple and understandable, making it easy to visualize the setting. Readers praise the well-developed characters, especially the strong and confident protagonist. The cover quality is appealing and apt with the book theme. However, some feel the pacing is slow in the beginning, which makes the beginning a bit boring.
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