A CLOSETFUL OF SKELETONS
AUTHOR: TANUSHREE PODDER
PUBLISHER: HARPER COLLINS INDIA
GENRE: THRILLER, MYSTERY
PUBLICATION DATE: 12th DECEMBER, 2017
FORMAT: PAPERBACK
PAGES COUNT: 289
GOODREADS RATING: 3.58/5
MY RATING: 4/5
BLURB:
Five men are on their way to a hill station, where Ramola, a fading movie star, waits for them to make an announcement that will change their lives forever.
Ramola withdrew from the public eye at the peak of her stardom. Now, surrounded by retired couples spending their twilight years gardening and gossiping, her life is idyllic.
Or at least it was, till the night of her birthday party, when she announces that her tell-all memoir will soon be published. The book, documenting her rise to fame, puts each of her ex-lovers' careers in jeopardy. As each desperate man tries to save himself, Ramola is drawn back into the very web of lies and deception she'd left behind.
By the time the party is over, Ramola's neighbour, retired army officer and amateur sleuth, Colonel Arjun H. Acharya, has found his first murder to solve.
A Closetful of Skeletons reels you into a cosy world of fresh mountain air, long-drawn bridge games and bloody murder.
MY REVIEW:
'A Closetful of Skeletons' by the author Tanushree Podder deals with a murder mystery which takes place in a small hill station known as Ramsar.
Ramola, the fading movie star invites her ex-lovers, an underworld don, a politician, a director, and two actors on her fortieth birthday party at her posh cottage in Ramsar to make an announcement that she will be soon publishing her autobiography. Now, this autobiography which will document her story of rise to fame in Bollywood, will contain such information that can put her ex-lovers' careers in danger. While they are thinking to negotiate with Ramola to drop her plan of publishing the autobiography, everyone is shocked when a gruesome murder takes place in the cottage. Colonel Acharya, Ramola's neighbor who is also an retired army officer joins Tim, a local police officer in solving the murder. Will they be successful in their attempt?
There were plenty of other characters who were equally involved in this mystery weaved by the author. I loved the efficient story telling of the author, she has not only maintained the tension of the murder mystery but also managed to bring about funny situations that evokes laughter. The cover of the book was alluring, however I couldn't quite catch what the title meant.
The writing style of the author was really good and gripping. The pace was a little slow in the beginning but as the the story progressed, the whodunit factor made me turn pages.The ending was totally surprising and unpredictable.
I really liked the way the author has described the beauty of Ramsar, the sceneries, climate, lifestyle of the people living in there which makes the story line even more attractive. It was as if I could visualize everything that is happening around me. The author has also highlighted some of the sensitive issues that happens in Bollywood like the casting couch, underworld connections, film-industry politics and etc.
Overall, ' A Closetful of Skeletons' is a treat for all the thriller or murder mystery lovers. The book is a perfect companion on a weekend afternoon or on a rainy day with a cup of coffee in hand.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Born at New Delhi, she
worked in the corporate sector for eight long years before Tanushree
quit the rat race to wield her pen and found her calling.
A well know travel writer and novelist, she is also known for the hundreds of ‘Middles’ that entertained readers of almost all English dailies in the country for over a decade. Tanushree is passionate about travelling and writing. If the lady is not packing her bags to zip around the world, she is sure to be found tapping the keys of her computer.
Among her bestselling books in non- fiction genre are Death of a Dictator - The Story of Saddam Hussein, Secrets of Happiness, The Ultimate Food for Body, Mind and Soul, The
Power of Relaxation. The book Smart Memory has also been translated into Tamil and Spanish.
Her first novel Nurjahan’s Daughter was published in 2005. It was followed by Boots Belts Berets, which has now been reissued in an abridged version. The third title Escape from Harem was published in 2013.
Then came On the Double, a sequel to Boots Belts Berets. It was published by Roli Books in September, 2015. Solo in Singapore, was published by Harper Collins.
With five successful novels, a dozen best selling nonfiction titles and few hundred travel tales under her belt, she is all set to launch into yet another voyage with words. She lives with her husband at Pune.
Tanushree can be contacted on email at tpodder@gmail.com or via her website at http://www.tanushreepodder.com. on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/tpodder
Her travel stories can be found at http://tanushreez.wordpress.com
*I received a copy from Writersmelon in exchange for an honest and unbiased review*
To buy a copy of the book, click on the link here
For more bookish updates, follow me on Instagram
AUTHOR: TANUSHREE PODDER
PUBLISHER: HARPER COLLINS INDIA
GENRE: THRILLER, MYSTERY
PUBLICATION DATE: 12th DECEMBER, 2017
FORMAT: PAPERBACK
PAGES COUNT: 289
GOODREADS RATING: 3.58/5
MY RATING: 4/5
BLURB:
Five men are on their way to a hill station, where Ramola, a fading movie star, waits for them to make an announcement that will change their lives forever.
Ramola withdrew from the public eye at the peak of her stardom. Now, surrounded by retired couples spending their twilight years gardening and gossiping, her life is idyllic.
Or at least it was, till the night of her birthday party, when she announces that her tell-all memoir will soon be published. The book, documenting her rise to fame, puts each of her ex-lovers' careers in jeopardy. As each desperate man tries to save himself, Ramola is drawn back into the very web of lies and deception she'd left behind.
By the time the party is over, Ramola's neighbour, retired army officer and amateur sleuth, Colonel Arjun H. Acharya, has found his first murder to solve.
A Closetful of Skeletons reels you into a cosy world of fresh mountain air, long-drawn bridge games and bloody murder.
MY REVIEW:
'A Closetful of Skeletons' by the author Tanushree Podder deals with a murder mystery which takes place in a small hill station known as Ramsar.
Ramola, the fading movie star invites her ex-lovers, an underworld don, a politician, a director, and two actors on her fortieth birthday party at her posh cottage in Ramsar to make an announcement that she will be soon publishing her autobiography. Now, this autobiography which will document her story of rise to fame in Bollywood, will contain such information that can put her ex-lovers' careers in danger. While they are thinking to negotiate with Ramola to drop her plan of publishing the autobiography, everyone is shocked when a gruesome murder takes place in the cottage. Colonel Acharya, Ramola's neighbor who is also an retired army officer joins Tim, a local police officer in solving the murder. Will they be successful in their attempt?
There were plenty of other characters who were equally involved in this mystery weaved by the author. I loved the efficient story telling of the author, she has not only maintained the tension of the murder mystery but also managed to bring about funny situations that evokes laughter. The cover of the book was alluring, however I couldn't quite catch what the title meant.
The writing style of the author was really good and gripping. The pace was a little slow in the beginning but as the the story progressed, the whodunit factor made me turn pages.The ending was totally surprising and unpredictable.
I really liked the way the author has described the beauty of Ramsar, the sceneries, climate, lifestyle of the people living in there which makes the story line even more attractive. It was as if I could visualize everything that is happening around me. The author has also highlighted some of the sensitive issues that happens in Bollywood like the casting couch, underworld connections, film-industry politics and etc.
Overall, ' A Closetful of Skeletons' is a treat for all the thriller or murder mystery lovers. The book is a perfect companion on a weekend afternoon or on a rainy day with a cup of coffee in hand.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
A well know travel writer and novelist, she is also known for the hundreds of ‘Middles’ that entertained readers of almost all English dailies in the country for over a decade. Tanushree is passionate about travelling and writing. If the lady is not packing her bags to zip around the world, she is sure to be found tapping the keys of her computer.
Among her bestselling books in non- fiction genre are Death of a Dictator - The Story of Saddam Hussein, Secrets of Happiness, The Ultimate Food for Body, Mind and Soul, The
Power of Relaxation. The book Smart Memory has also been translated into Tamil and Spanish.
Her first novel Nurjahan’s Daughter was published in 2005. It was followed by Boots Belts Berets, which has now been reissued in an abridged version. The third title Escape from Harem was published in 2013.
Then came On the Double, a sequel to Boots Belts Berets. It was published by Roli Books in September, 2015. Solo in Singapore, was published by Harper Collins.
With five successful novels, a dozen best selling nonfiction titles and few hundred travel tales under her belt, she is all set to launch into yet another voyage with words. She lives with her husband at Pune.
Tanushree can be contacted on email at tpodder@gmail.com or via her website at http://www.tanushreepodder.com. on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/tpodder
Her travel stories can be found at http://tanushreez.wordpress.com
*I received a copy from Writersmelon in exchange for an honest and unbiased review*
To buy a copy of the book, click on the link here
For more bookish updates, follow me on Instagram
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