‘The Cosmic Clues’ the first astro-detective book by Manjiri Prabhu is a spicy book having crisp crunch taste and feather reading.
A very interesting start and author has the aura to cleverly portray the characters. A very clever introduction and unsuspecting end gived the feather in author’s cap.
The protagonist of the story Soniya Samarth of Stellar Investigations who with the help of horoscopes, a rather different and unique way solves the mysteries which come her way very effluently and creates a prosperous essence in each unit. Mingling astro-detective she handled every case that came to her way decently. Her cat Nidhi,her assistant Jatin and her journalist friend Mohnish made a perfect combo. Few characters yet strong plot.
The author has very lucidly stitched the threads of suspense and thrill. Author’s way of explaining and holding suspense till the end is fantabulous. A smooth flow is maintained throughout the story. The mix of horoscope in solving the case is done elegantly. Her unique style of solving cases leads to the jaw dropping climax. All the stories stitched in different patterns yet strong, flavoured and beautifully coloured.
Rating- 4.9/5
Reviewed by Shweta Kesari