Title: Sirens Spell Danger
Authors: C. Suresh, Radha S and Karthik L
Number of Pages: 211 (Estimated)
Price [INR] : 99 (Kindle Edition)
Genre: Thriller
This is the first ebook that I am reviewing and it is the second book that I have read on my Kindle app. While my first experience of reading an ebook was not all that great, as I longed to feel the touch of the book et al but reading Sirens Spell Danger has kindled my love for Kindle books.
Sirens Spell Danger is a collection of three novellas written by three bloggers, C. Suresh, Radha Sawana and Karthik L.
The first story “Femme Fatale” is written by C Suresh. It is about Vikram, an aspiring police recruit whose ogling and drooling at a girl in a pub lands him in some nightmarish incidents involving murders and amidst plans of a terror attacks in the city. Though the plot is racy, has loads of action and subtle humour but somehow it reads like a mediocre action movie. The action is presented quickly and the handling of the plot is rather lame and limp.
The second one “Bella Donna” written by Radha is my favourite of all the 3 stories in Sirens Spell Danger. A serial killer is loose in the city who leaves mysterious messages around the bodies of the victims. Are the messages a challenge to the police or a siren call to lure another victim? This story is a medical thriller and is well researched and well presented. The plot is engaging, fast paced and laden with twists throughout the story. It manages to keep the reader in suspense from the word go, as the motives of the characters are kept under wraps till the end. It is difficult to determine how the mystery would be unravelled and when it does, it leaves you impressed and thrilled.
The third story is “Bellary” written by Karthik L. Jay, from the Intelligence Bureau is sent to Bellary to investigate a possible ISI plot. Before he reaches Bellary attempts are made on his life and he finds himself in murky politics, mythical stories and a paranormal plot. Too much of details makes the pace a bit slow and lowers the thrill factor. The story though is promising but could have been executed better.
Overall, Sirens Spell Danger is a nice one time read.
Rating : 3/5
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35 Responses
Most of the points I too feel about the book. And yes the second story is something…..
I simply loved the second one too!! Very well written!
I haven’t read the stories. But I find the second one most intriguing.
It is a thrilling thriller. You must check it out!
I have read other people’s review as well and am rather sad that the book failed to impress many. A nice roundup of all the three stories, though.
It is not bad but it could have been much better!
Thanks for the nice review. 3 out of 5 is not bad.
Yes it is a nice one time read!
Most felt Bella Dona was the best one 🙂 If there was one thing I didn’t like in it then it was the quotes at the beginning.. some of them were too long… but then I am nitpicking given the sheer creativity displayed in the story 🙂 Nice review Shilpa!
That story is really good. Loved everything about it!
Thks Seeta 🙂
I wrote a review on Amazon. And both of us think alike for all the 3 stories. I loved Radha’s story a lot as well. Yes, it is a mixed bag. Good review, Shilpa!
Glad that we share the same impression about the 3 stories, Rachna! 🙂
You review tells me I should read it. At least the third story,
Yes, you must go for it, Rekha 🙂
A lot of Indian books are not available for NZ on Amazon so will automatically give this one a miss. But nicely written review.
Oh is it?! Thanks Suzy!
I have been thinking to read this book since I first saw it.. I think I am going to give it a quick read 😉
Do check it out Ritika! 🙂
I am considering getting this .. have seen quite a few reviews of it.
Go for it, Doc!
Been reading all the reviews and everyone seems to be liking the second story. Will pick it up maybe.
Second story is the bestest of the lot! Check it out!
From your review and what others have said this book seems to fall short. I have rarely read a book that wasn’t one you could physically hold and turn the pages. Guess I am living in the dark ages and still enjoy the feel of the book in my hands. ♥
I was very apprehensive reading an ebook. But I loved the experience. So do read an ebook with an open mind. I am sure you’ll enjoy it too 🙂
Thanks for the review, Shilpa.
My pleasure K 🙂
Thanks for taking the trouble to review, Shilpa
It was no trouble at all, Suresh!
The second story was indeed very good. That girl has promise. Your review is a lot more thorough. 🙂
Agree, I am impressed by Radha’s narrative skills too! Thanks Dagny and glad to note that we had the same views about all the stories! 🙂
I too liked the second story, more than the other too. But the third one was different and the first one could have been better if the end couldn’t be predicted.
Destination Infinity
We have the same thoughts on these 3 stories! 🙂
Hi Shilpa,
I am the author of the second story in this book. Belated thanks for your review and your kind words.
Need a small favour from you. We have changed the cover image of this book across all platforms (facebook, goodreads and Amazon). I was wondering if you could change the book cover in your review as well. Its a part of our rebranding attempt, so we would like the same cover to be present all over the web.
You can find the new book cover here – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sirens-Spell-Danger-A-Collection-of-Three-Crime-Thriller-Stories/1437421706471601
Thanks again for supporting our book!
-Radha
Hi Radha
Good to see you here and thanks for a wonderful story! Have changed the book cover. Check it out 🙂
Cheers
Shilpa
Oh, by the way, this is a fantastic book cover. Liked it a lot 🙂