For last three or four years, I have been trying to read all
kinds of books, expanding my world beyond the horizon of literary books. And to my surprise, the spy novels and
thrillers have surreptitiously but very beautifully made a niche for themselves
in my heart. A little credit for this goes to my first failed attempt to write
a thriller. Without being a good reader,
one cannot be a good writer. Better the book, greater the chances of
improvement.
The Girl Who Loved A Spy by
Kulpreet Yadav is one such book. This is the third book in the Andy Karan
series and I have been waiting eagerly for this after reading the second book in
the series, The Girl Who Love a Pirate, in early 2016.
Set in Delhi NCR,
Rewari and Mumbai, it is certainly a gem for the lovers of spy novels. The
story begins with the murder of a drunkard in a village in Rewari and it
immediately sets the pace to the story as the murder raises a question why
someone would kill a poor drunkard man.
As Andy sets out on the mission, his boss Monica seems too
concerned for him, hinting a brewing love in her heart for the smart and
dashing spy and adding another twist to the story. Andy has an insurmountable
challenge because his gut feeling is that a sinister plan is being hatched
against the country and soon he discovers it.
A more determined Andy continues on the mission despite
several warnings, dangers, murders and withdrawal of permission to investigate the
matter. Monica doesn’t want to put his life in danger. But Andy is an Army man
to the core and he cannot leave the nation in danger.
Kulpreet Yadav moves with his story in a very immaculate
manner and his style is so flawless that it keeps readers hooked to the end of
the story. He keeps his language simple and his sentences are short and neat
not leaving any space for the ambiguity.
The Girl Who Loved a Spy is a treat for those who love thrill
and suspense.
About the book:
Title: The Girl Who
Loved a Spy
Publisher: Rumour Books India
Author: Kulpreet Yadav
First Edition: 2016
Price: Varies from
seller to seller (originally priced Rs.199)
