Book Review of “In The Midst Of Murder”

Book Review of “In The Midst Of Murder”

Life can be too mysterious sometimes and one cannot even imagine what results would occur when those mysteries would be unveiled. One can only hope that the mysteries would result for something sweet and pleasant. Well, this remarkable title, “In The Midst Of Murder” by Author Lakshman Koundinya presents the readers with a brilliant suspenseful murder mystery. The storyline in this title is indeed incredible and is bound to kindle the interest of the readers, as the mysteries in the plot will be unveiled in layers after layers! 

Author Lakshman Koundinya has been writing for over a decade, creating characters and stories inspired by experiences whilst travelling around the world. After publishing a collection of short stories ‘A Cornucopia of Short Stories’, he has written his debut novel ‘In the Midst of Murder’, juxtaposing Adelaide’s multicultural landscape with its dark underbelly. Before the author discovered his passion for writing, he received a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from BITS Pilani and a Master’s in Business Administration from Temple University, Philadelphia. Currently, Author Lakshman works as an analyst in the city of Adelaide, South Australia where he resides with his wife and his seven years old daughter and often travels to his hometown of Chennai, India.

This book, “In The Midst Of Murder” by Author Lakshman Koundinya is a suspenseful fiction novel and comes under the category of ‘Murder Mystery!’ The book covers a great story revolving around the main character and the mysterious incidents, which took place in his life. The manner in which the mysteries will unveil in the life of the prime character will certainly make the readers feel the thrill while going through this amazing novel. Well, the story begins with the introduction of the primary character of the novel Arun, a popular crime fiction writer from India, still grieving his dead wife, visits his estranged daughter Tara in Adelaide, South Australia!

The story further progresses with his conundrum of how to repair his relationship with Tara getting replaced by a more intriguing mystery when Oliver, his son-in-law Josh’s friend, is found dead. Meanwhile, Arun finds comfort in the company of Madeleine, a beautiful and chatty librarian. When Madeleine hints that Oliver’s death is linked to three other deaths that had happened in the recent past, the two decide to team up and try to solve the mystery before Arun’s flight back to India.

Ultimately, the duo’s investigations reveal something even more sinister behind the murders and some shocking truths that could potentially threaten his loved ones. Through this novel, the author has made sure to provide the readers with some unexpected twists & turns in the plot along with a nail biting storyline, as they will move from one chapter to another!

Well, if we look at the book title then we find that the title, “In The Midst Of Murder” for this book, which is a Murder Mystery fictional novel, is certainly an appropriate one with reference to the collection of chapters added in this book by the Authors. Moreover, it is a very ‘Catchy Title’ and this is something, which makes the book even more interesting, as the title itself compels you to pick up this book for a read. In this case, the title is giving a very mysterious as well as an interesting vibe. Therefore, as a reader you would feel the urge to go inside the chapters and try to understand the Authors’ thoughts.

In addition, I must mention that the title of this book is much “Justified” with regards to the reading worthy storyline present in this book. Undoubtedly, it is a very apt title for this title and the author had been extremely wise to go for a book title like this one!

Well, if we go over the readers’ connect part for this book then interestingly we can note that through this novel, ‘In The Midst Of Murder’ the author has attempted to bring a feel of thrill for the readers and this is something, which will make the readers go page by page of this title. The story in this book covers everything, from mystery, thriller, suspense and even romance, the reader are bound to experience everything. Another very important aspect of this book is that the storyline is indeed engrossing & interesting and the narration style by the Author is so amazingly lucid, that it would totally hook the readers until the very last page of this suspenseful and thrilling novel.

Now, coming to the final part, i.e. the book’s verdict where I must mention that a title like, “In The Midst Of Murder” is for sure a MUST READ one& deserves a chance by the readers. The manner in which the author has presented the central characters in this book and made sure to retain the suspense until the very end of the storyline is truly incredible. Their work is seriously praise worthy as he had succeeded in making a great book in the competitive category of murder mystery & thriller!

Lakshman Koundinyais truly a promising author, who is very creative in his writings, which the readers can feel through his spectacular writings. In addition, his honest work makes this book even more reading worthy.       

Book Link: https://www.amazon.in/dp/935673089X/

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