Kevein Books and Reviews

“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...

In the burgeoning landscape of North-East Indian literature, Nikhil Khasnabish has carved a niche as a writer who treats the socio-political and cultural realities of Assam with both a journalist's precision and a poet's heart. His latest offering, The Son of Santra Hill, is perhaps his most ambitious work to date — a sprawling narrative that deftly weaves together realistic fiction, historical folklore, and high fantasy into a singular sociocultural tapestry. Set against the verdant, mist-shrouded backdrop of Santra Gaon, the novel introduces us to Otenga, a young man caught in the crosshairs of a generational and ideological rift. His father, Paniram Rabha, a poor peasant whose life has been a grueling battle against the soil, harbors the quintessential dream of the marginalized: to see his son ascend to the security of a government post. When Otenga fails his BA examinations, the domestic tension reaches a boiling point. However, Khasnabish frames this not merely as a failur...

At the Pace of the Pines is a contemplative contemporary novella by Amit Pande that interrogates the profound emptiness enforced by modern living. Neither a traditional memoir nor a simple personal narrative, this 93-page work of literary fiction possesses the delicate texture of an intimate, slice-of-life study. It explores a deep psychological landscape, demanding that we question the very nature of our existence and the price of our survival.   The Protagonist and the "Quiet Weight"   The narrator is a man weary of the world—jaded, tired, and weathered by a void that modern success fails to fill. Having endured the hollow pressures of urban life, he seeks a pace and comfort of his own, though the path to finding it forms the core of this introspective journey. The novella’s undercurrent explores the psychological toll of urban isolation and corporate burnout. While the storyline is devoid of a high-octane plot, the narrative feels strikingly familiar and deeply persona...