Kevein Books and Reviews

Published in 2026, Newsfire stands as a sweeping, deeply personal memoir by veteran Indian journalist, media strategist, and environmental crusader B. N. Kumar—widely known across media circles simply as BNK. Far more than a conventional retrospective, the book seamlessly integrates three distinct perspectives into a single compelling narrative: a living history of modern Indian journalism, a frontline witness account of pivotal political upheavals, and an urgent manifesto for environmental conservation. Over a canvas spanning five decades, Kumar chronicles the seismic shifts in India’s democratic fabric through an authentic and resolute lens. Kumar adopts an engaging, non-linear approach to chart his origins. He traces his ancestral roots from rural Andhra Pradesh to a mobile, disciplined upbringing across various Indian Army cantonments, shaped by his father’s military postings. This nomadic childhood instilled in him an early adaptability, fierce independence, and an observant eye f...

Mohamed Nabeel Moidunni’s Trace is a lean, razor-sharp crime thriller that delivers the pulse-pounding excitement of a commercial blockbuster in the compact format of a 50-page novella. Moving with the sheer kinetic energy and dramatic flair reminiscent of a fast-paced Tollywood action-thriller, the story wastes no time on fluff, plunging readers directly into a high-stakes arena of ambition, deceit, and sudden violence. The narrative establishes its central conflict instantly: the bitter rivalry between two broadcasting moguls, Rahman and Mujeeb. Competing fiercely for dominance in the cutthroat world of television news, their feud reaches a boiling point when Arun, Mujeeb’s trusted assistant, arrives at Rahman’s opulent mansion under the pretense of brokering a peace treaty. However, diplomacy collapses before it even begins. Within moments of Arun’s arrival, the atmosphere turns grim—Rahman is found dead inside his own estate, murdered under mysterious circumstances. What follows ...

“The Rajwada Poisonings” is an Indian crime fiction that seamlessly blends murder mystery and treasure hunt in it. This is the second novel of the author N. J. Kulkarni. Her previous novel – The Hawa Mahal Murders – was based on similar murder mystery & crime thriller elements. However, most of the characters are same in both the novels. The Rajwada Poisonings is mandatorily not a sequel, yet both novels have similar setting of Maharashtra. Before you read this novel independently, it’s advisable to go through the overview of the previous novel – The Hawa Mahal Murders – for better clarity and smooth reading experience. Smita is a familiar character from 'The Hawa Mahal Murders'. When she was living in that building named Hawa Mahal, there her husband was accused of killing Ria Khan. In this novel, she is the lead character. She is the detective hired by a navy officer to save her daughter from accusation of killing someone in Bhorkot's royal palace. She shuttles betwee...

“Journey to Infinity Within” by Devsingh is a refreshing, deeply contemplative Vedantic spiritual memoir, this profound work serves as the inaugural volume in the author's ambitious "A Trilogy of Contemplation Series." Rather than lecturing from an elevated pedestal, Devsingh positions himself as a humble companion to the reader, exploring the intricate alignment of human integrity across the conscious mind, the subconscious, and the soul. The narrative begins with a beautifully grounded sense of place. The author traces his spiritual roots back to his childhood within the Badaga community in the serene Nilgiri Hills of Ooty. This humble setting serves as the launchpad for a lifetime defined by doubt, searching, initiation, and eventual awakening. The book is structured around three distinct, carefully crafted movements: First, Personal Awakening offers an intimate, refreshingly honest account of the author’s early life. Devsingh does not shy away from detailing his ...

In “Lyre: Death of Orpheus,” author Zarina Sani delivers a refreshing departure from standard, sprawling epic fantasy world-building, opting instead for a highly focused, puzzle-driven investigation. The story’s tense, atmospheric plot ignites when the lifeless body of Orpheus—the legendary poet and scholar—crashes onto the sun-bleached stones of the palace of Knossos. Rather than leaving behind a straightforward confession, the killer has left a cryptic parchment hidden on Orpheus's corpse, filled with baffling riddles and esoteric symbols that serve as a dangerous warning to the palace elite. Facing a claustrophobic atmosphere of intense suspicion, the observant and highly intelligent Ariadne must spearhead the investigation. To navigate this labyrinth of lies, she forms an unlikely alliance with legendary figures Perseus and Atalanta, diving into a web where everyone is a suspect. Sani’s narrative acts as a classic, locked-room "whodunit" superimposed onto a rich, myth...

In the rapidly evolving economic landscape of 21st-century India, a stark dichotomy has emerged: while the nation’s e-commerce giants break records daily, the traditional brick-and-mortar retailers—the backbone of the Indian economy—often find themselves watching from the sidelines. Jacob Abraham’s Mastering Online Sales, the debut instalment in his E-commerce Playbook series, arrives as a much-needed bridge across this digital divide. It is an essential manual specifically tailored for the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) of India that possess the product and the passion but lack the digital roadmap to scale. Abraham begins his exploration by situating the reader within the current reality of Indian market penetration. He argues that digital transformation is no longer a luxury for the urban elite; it has become a survival necessity for shops in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The book’s greatest strength lies in its groundedness. Rather than offering high-level Silicon Valley t...