Shadows in the dark - An excerpt

 (Recd. a 5 star rating at amazon.in. Do read the review at the end of this post.)

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                                                                    An excerpt

               Defiantly, he threw back his head and countered “O.K. yes, so what?”

               “Couldn’t you have had the decency to at least inform me about your tryst instead of ditching me in this new place like this?”

               Now sheepish, he said “Well, I’m sorry, really sorry!  I hope you haven’t…”

               Smiling slyly she said “Don’t worry, your secret is safe.  But you’ll have to promise me one thing in return.”

              Warily, he eyed her haughty pose and wondered ‘what next?’

                                                            End of the excerpt

Shadows in the Dark

by Priya Ramesh Swaminathan  | 1 July 2021

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  Mystery novel at its best

  Reviewed in India on 31 August 2021

Dear mystery aficionados! You are in for a treat! Author Priya Ramesh Swaminathan has concocted a tale of an anthropologist researcher and his two dedicated assistants. The other characters in the plot add to the suspense and strange things happening at the site. The author has played with words and adds her inimitable style to the setting of the story. So what are you waiting for? It's time to read and unravel the secrets to fully solve the mystery woven in this gripping novel. Best wishes to the author and the readers.

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Shadows in the Dark - An enigmatic thriller! 5 star rating at Amazon.in

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                                   As if on cue, Himesh signalled a boatman who had been impatiently looking at them all the while, hoping for passengers.  As the boat touched the lowermost step of the ghat, Mira and Himesh raced down and hopped into the narrow canoe. Both were as excited as small children. When the boatman started laboriously rowing away from the shore, both revelled in the scenery around them. 

                                   Fascinated, they observed the ancient Mahakaleshwar temple slowly receding from sight, along with the ghats. Once in the middle of the river, they looked appreciatively at the hills and greenery all around them. The vast blue sky was reflected in the equally vast expanse of calm and clear water. The peaceful silence was overpowering. They too were under its spell, as they gazed alternately at the scenery and at each other. Only the rhythmic noise of the oars against the water, the slight puffing of the burly boatman and their heartbeats broke the spell.

                                     Himesh looked at Mira, devouring her trim figure clad in a long tribal-print skirt and plain white blouse, with her long and straight black hair pulled into a high ponytail that enhanced her high forehead and delicate cheekbones. Her no makeup look suited her. Her dark eyes now had a dreamy, far-away look. He felt like kissing her, but the grim boatman deterred him.

                                    Mira had also looked longingly at Himesh, appreciating his casual yet chic dressing style. He looked gorgeous in his navy blue jeans, sky-blue T-shirt and grey sneakers. As the breeze ruffled his thick hair, she longed to run her fingers through his hair too! But one look at the inscrutable boatman gave her jitters.

                                   Suddenly Himesh’s funny-bone peaked up. “Hey look, a crocodile!”

    End of the excerpt

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 Shadows in the Dark

by Priya Ramesh Swaminathan  | 1 July 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars 1

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Free with Kindle Unlimited membership Learn More

Or ₹449 to buy

Top review from India

Rajni

 5.0 out of 5 stars

  Mystery novel at its best

  Reviewed in India on 31 August 2021

Dear mystery aficionados! You are in for a treat! Author Priya Ramesh Swaminathan has concocted a tale of an anthropologist researcher and his two dedicated assistants. The other characters in the plot add to the suspense and strange things happening at the site. The author has played with words and adds her inimitable style to the setting of the story. So what are you waiting for? It's time to read and unravel the secrets to fully solve the mystery woven in this gripping novel. Best wishes to the author and the readers.

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Haiku poem - Bereft - BEWARE, COPYCATS! THE TIGRESS IS ALWAYS ONE-UP.

 

The copyright of this Haiku Poem is with Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.

This beautiful and moving collage was created by Priya Ramesh Swaminathan with the help of Canva.com. Thanks, Canva!

Right now, The Trophy Wife is in the same state of mind!

She's plotting her next moves.....

Never one to sit still!

BEWARE, COPYCATS!

THE TIGRESS IS ALWAYS ONE-UP.

Prisoner On A Death Row - Haiku Poem By Priya Ramesh Swaminathan

 

The copyright of this Haiku Poem is with Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.

This collage has been created by her with Canva's help. Thanks, Canva.com!

The Trophy Wife's Plagiarism by the Film TBMAUJ - The Case Hots Up! She Is Unstoppable!

 

My review of TBMAUJ published on Google on 09062025

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024)

PRIYA SWAMINATHAN

23 hours ago

This film has been substantially and willfully plagiarized from my novel - The Trophy Wife, first published on Amazon on 3rd June, 2019 as a paperback and then on 29th September, 2019 as an e-book. I have sent a Cease and Desist Notice to the film's writer-director duo and production houses. Do read my book and note the extent of blatant plagiarism and copyright infringement of my novel. Thanks.

Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan

Author

The Trophy Wife

Amazon

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COMMENT ON THIS ARTICLE

·         Mrs.Priya Ramesh Swaminathan, Pune

Mon, Mar 03 2025

I am the author of the book titled The Trophy Wife published on Amazon in 2019. The writer director duo and production houses - Jio Studios and Maddock films have plagiarised my original and unique book to make the blockbuster movie - Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, released in 2024. I have sent a Cease and Desist Notice to them on 1st February 2025. Will soon be filing a lawsuit for Willful Copyright Infringement and Blatant Plagiarism. Hope you take note of this fact. Thanks. Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan

P.S. I forgot to mention the name of the Production House - Laxman Utekar Films in this comment.

 

 Plagiarism

This is the most important issue for all Independently Published Authors like me, who are creative, hardworking and diligently write unique and heartfelt stories, painstakingly convert them into books, publish and market their 'Fruits of Labor' with patience and perseverance. The online mode of publication makes it so very easy for unscrupulous, selfish and greedy copycats to usurp their creative, original work and claim credit as well as remuneration for it from negligent production houses for whom nothing matters but profit! So obviously they will go all out to shield, aid and abet them. Deny all charges till they go red in the face!

The original author/writer be damned! Whither justice?

Let this news spread like wildfire! 'Cause it is the TRUTH!

And the truth always prevails.

After all, the pen is always mightier than the sword! 

Not for nothing did I get a Degree in Communication and Journalism!

Satyameva Jayate!

Ratings of The Trophy Wife Sabotaged by the Plagiarists - Proof of their Crime!

                    

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Narrating of book

Reviewed in India on 1 November 2020

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Finished the book "The Trophy Wife" and couldn't stop myself to appreciate it. Book is written well and narrated exactly with the feeling. Reader can stay connected to the story. Congratulations to the writer Mrs Priya Swaminathan Ma'am for this awesome book.

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On 11th June, 2025, the plagiarists (read losers!) bought my book again and gave it the lowest possible rating of 1. This, while it already has a 5 star rating on Amazon! Besides, isn't it a nasty afterthought, especially after liking my book, stealing it and making a handsome net profit of about Rs. 145 crores, no less? If my beloved, original and unique book was so trashy, would it have made the film such a box-office success? Even the direction is a scene by scene adaptation of my novel. Now, as they face legal action from me, they want to prove that the book is not worth copying! Tch. tch. Pity the losers who are going down the ladder themselves, day by day, wallowing in their despicable crime, guilt and greed for lucre and fame. Wonder whether they can even write a coherent sentence, leave alone ideate, as most of their films face plagiarism charges from scriptwriters and authors!

Don't they realize that they can't have the cake and eat it too? 

Oh no, I forgot! They've already stuffed themselves to the brim with it and continue gorging....

My case will soon be spoiling their party!

                                                      Excerpt from the book:

         He winked at her. She was looking delectable, in a mauve satin gown with a matching floor-length overcoat. Her prized purchase of that evening’s frenzied shopping spree. She had chosen lovely clothes and accessories for herself, and yes, make up and perfume too! He had drawn the line when she had wanted to purchase a horribly expensive pair of shoes for him. “I already own 20 pairs, thank you!” he had said firmly.

          Had he opted inadvertently for a ‘high-maintenance’ wife? He would keep his fingers tightly crossed! And a tighter tab on his credit card!

          

          Now, he looked divine in his sky-blue, silk pajama suit. Tanned muscles rippled against the soft fabric. The dropped collar of his top was opened tantalizingly to reveal curly, dark hair covering a heaving chest. She could feel the sensual vibrations bouncing off her, as if both of them stood in between an intensely charged magnetic field.

          

          He suddenly pulled her into his embrace and soundly kissed her, as she drawled softly, “Now be a good boy, darling and hop on to that couch, before all hell breaks loose!”

          

          “Hell or Heaven?” he asked with an amused smirk, his eyes devouring her sinuous curves; and his hands, on the small of her back.         

          

          “Well, we can decide on that later!” she said coquettishly. Both of them laughed heartily.

                                                            End of excerpt

Intrigued? Do purchase the book and read on.... 

Razor-sharp Andrea, The Trophy Wife, is waiting for you!

Needless to say, there's no messing around with her, or she'll give back as good as she gets!

The copyright of this book is with Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.