Friday 27 August 2021

Kindle Countdown Deal - The Mysterious Basement of Summer City

Dear friends,

Monsoon is the best season to lose yourself in a nail-biting, suspenseful whodunit; snuggling on your couch, with a delicious sandwich and steaming cup of coffee; for company!

The Mysterious Basement of Summer City is a prize-winning, thrilling whodunit (my debut novel!) that will keep you on the edge of your seat right till the very end!

A Kindle Countdown Deal will be on from 27th August, 2021 to 3rd September, 2021 for my e-book titled The Mysterious Basement of Summer City. It will be available at a whopping discount of 76% for $ 0.99 only!

Hurry! Don't miss this golden opportunity to read my debut, prize-winning novel. It was adjudged as the second prize-winner in a novel-writing contest organized by Vishwakarma Publications, Pune.

Kindly peruse it and let me have your invaluable feedback! You could even peruse my other 16 e-books and paperback novels and provide your invaluable feedback online at www.amazon.com. Happy reading!

Thanks in anticipation.

Priya Ramesh Swaminathan

Excerpt:

The shrill ringing of his phone jolted him from his reverie. Cheerfully, he said “Hello!” His wife Meena’s voice flowed down through the line, loud and clear. “Please send the driver here, along with the car. We’ve been waiting since an hour for him!”

He was surprised. Why hadn’t Hariprasad gone to pick his family? He had told Dwarka Charan that he had an urgent errand to do, what was it…..? Yes, pick up his daughter from her nursery school, return back to the complex, take the vehicle and ferry his family to the office for the function.

Dwarka was also concerned, as the priest, being a busy man; was a stickler to punctuality and hated things disturbing his busy schedule. He’d be hopping mad. He was supposed to come along with the family too. Hariprasad was going to bring all of them in 2 rounds. And here, he hadn’t even started as yet!

Over the intercom, he contacted the receptionist. “Kindly ask the security whether they’ve seen my driver. If you spot him, kindly ask him to contact me immediately.”

The receptionist wondered why he couldn’t call his driver on his mobile immediately. Then she got the answer. “You see, I’ve forgotten my mobile at home. My wife will definitely bring it,” he fibbed. He was saving on his out-going calls. He didn’t know how to send an SMS and was too embarrassed to ask anyone for the ‘know-how’!

After 5 minutes, the receptionist promptly reported to him that no one, including herself had seen him.

“Please ask the security guards to go and check in the basement!” he requested.

“Very well, Sir.”

Accordingly both the security guards went to the basement to check it out. They didn’t return, even after 15 minutes. Then the receptionist Sunita went to see what the matter was. She was scared when she saw the rows of neatly parked four-wheelers and 2- wheelers in the deserted, huge and eerie basement. She didn’t venture far. She just glanced right and left from the bottom of the stairs leading to the basement and immediately turned back and fled. There was no one there. Not a soul!

Intrigued? Immediately purchase the book and read on to unravel the mystery!

Review/Feedback received from my brother-in-law, Dr. Ravichandran:

Well-written novel. Maintained the suspense till the end. Municipal Corporation should think twice before asking employees to clean gutters without proper protection. Same also - housing societies.

Congrats. Keep up the good work. (Sic)

Review/Feedback received from my father, Ramesh Sharma:

Chilling horror and suspense. (Sic)

E-book: Only for Rs. 70/- at www.amazon.in

Some other books of mine have been published at other websites/blogs:

1. A Suitor for the Princess - radiantpriyasvision.blogspot.com (my blog)

2. The Love-addict - www.freeditorial.com

3. No Mother-in-law, Please! - www.wattpad.com

4. Dad's Great, Boys! - Available at both Amazon and www.draft2digital.com.

Do check out my 20th book titled Shadows in the Dark at www.amazon.com. It is my entry for the Kindle Storytellers' Contest, U.K., 2021. Your reviews are eagerly awaited. More the reviews, more the chances of my winning the contest! So hurry! Grab a copy and enjoy reading from start to finish! You will surely enjoy the entertaining and suspenseful thriller.

Thanks.

Priya

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Tuesday 24 August 2021

Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Kalupur - My review on Tripadvisor

Priya Ramesh Swaminathan

Pune, India133 contributions

Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Kalupur – Splendid Temple Complex!

Feb 2020

This marvelous piece of architecture, the first Shree Swaminarayan Temple in the world, was situated just a ten-minute walk away from our guest-house. The road leading to the temple complex has shops selling the famous namkeen (salted, deep-fried snacks) of Ahmedabad and vegetable vendors occupying both sides.

The yummy snacks must be displayed in air-tight containers.

At the entrance, huge, ornate wooden doors greet us, flanked by lamp-posts, to which two lions’ statues cling playfully! The marble temple stands majestically in the center of the huge courtyard with ground plus three storied buildings (Havelis) with brilliantly carved wooden ornamentation; on 3 sides.

The carvings on the walls and pillars of the temple are also colorful and minutely etched. Carvings of elephants, cows, celestial beings, deities, etc. are a glorious sight to behold!

The main deity's shrine of Nar Narayan Dev is flanked by shrines of other deities. At the entrance to this main temple, are two shrines dedicated to Lord Ganesh and Lord Hanuman. All the idols were made of marble.

We paid obeisance to all the deities, meditated awhile and stepped out to click snaps. Scores of pigeons were feeding on grain scattered all around, in the courtyard.

The mellow morning sunlight lent a yellow tinge to the entire complex and we felt very peaceful and calm.

Tourist vehicles, mainly cabs, were speedily entering the complex, non-stop.

The complex is very well-maintained but a shoe-stand must be installed there.

Some distance must be maintained between the majestic heritage site and the vendors.

We saw scooters parked right in front of the beautiful lamp-posts; and other paraphernalia obstructing the full view of the elegant facade of the temple complex.

This temple complex is surely worth a visit.

Wednesday 18 August 2021

Shadows in the Dark - Kindle Countdown Deal - U.K.

Shadows in the Dark - An enigmatic thriller!

My entry for the Kindle Storytellers' Contest, U.K., 2021.

Now available for just GBP 3.99! Kindle Countdown Deal from 18th to 21st August, 2021!

E-book

Dear friends,

Often, the questions that niggle one are "Who am I? Where do I come from? Where do I go henceforth?"

Why these questions keep recurring in one's mind is beyond anyone! But when they do rear their heads regularly, the quest begins earnestly.

To find out more about the answers. To ensure peace. Not only with oneself but with one's milieu.

In this intriguing novel, Dr. Ajoy Mitra is one such troubled soul who is at great pains to unearth secrets. Of the past!

Caught willy-nilly in his life's mission are his clever protégés, Himesh and Shivani. And a host of other enigmatic characters!

Will they succeed in the mission?

Do purchase this suspenseful, thrilling e-book, read it and find out! In case you are a die-hard fan of a hard copy paperback, (Who isn't?), you could opt to purchase one so that you could keep reliving the excitement of reading this thriller all over again. And again...
And share your excitement with your friends too!

Your invaluable, online feedback is eagerly awaited. Needless to say, more the reviews, more my chances of winning! Your support is crucial and most welcome! Thanks in anticipation.

Priya Ramesh Swaminathan

*****

A KINDLE COUNTDOWN DEAL WILL BE ON FROM 18TH AUGUST TO 21sT AUGUST, 2021 FOR THIS EBOOK AT www.amazon.co.uk THIS EBOOK WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR JUST GBP 3.99 AT A WHOPPING DISCOUNT OF 22%

Hurry! Kindly purchase it, peruse it and let me have your invaluable feedback.

You could even peruse my other 19 ebooks.

Thanks. Happy reading! Have a great day ahead!

Priya Ramesh Swaminathan

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shadows-Dark-Priya-Ramesh-Swaminathan-ebook/dp/B098JPZNL3/

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PAPERBACK’S LINK:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shadows-Dark-Priya-Ramesh-Swaminathan/dp/B098GMKPKN/

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Excerpt

His father, Dr. Sujoy Mitra, a scientist had often satiated his never-ending queries on birth and death, various human races and their history.

Books and films had whetted his appetite for knowledge about the origins of human beings, the Homo sapiens as they were described, in those Science journals; and he had delved deeper and deeper into the topic, until he had obtained a Doctorate in Anthropology. Alas, his father had not been around to share his glory, but he knew that he was the person responsible for his inquisitive nature and his Doctorate!

His mother, Moilee, had given birth to him and left for her heavenly abode immediately. Hence all the recollections that he had of her were confined to the photographs of her, as a young girl and later, as a blushing bride! Often, he had wondered whether she had been reborn thence, and if so, when and where. He’d have loved to meet her! To acquaint her with his work and passion! He was sure that she’d have been immensely proud of him.

His gaze strayed automatically to an elderly woman named Kamala, who was toiling under the harsh sun. About 50, her lined face bore the marks of a relentless struggle for existence.

END OF EXCERPT

Intrigued about Dr. Mitra and his quest? Do purchase a copy and read it to find about about what happens next! Don't forget to post a review at the Amazon website. Thanks in anticipation. Priya

Wednesday 4 August 2021

Shadows in the Dark - Kindle Countdown Deal

Shadows in the Dark - An enigmatic thriller!

My entry for the Kindle Storytellers' Contest, UK., 2021.

Now available for just $3.99! Kindle Countdown Deal from 5th to 8th August, 2021!

E-book

Dear friends,

Often, the questions that niggle one are "Who am I? Where do I come from? Where do I go henceforth?"

Why these questions keep recurring in one's mind is beyond anyone! But when they do rear their heads regularly, the quest begins earnestly.

To find out more about the answers. To ensure peace. Not only with oneself but with one's milieu.

In this intriguing novel, Dr. Ajoy Mitra is one such troubled soul who is at great pains to unearth secrets. Of the past!

Caught willy-nilly in his life's mission are his clever protégés, Himesh and Shivani. And a host of other enigmatic characters!

Will they succeed in the mission?

Your invaluable, online feedback is eagerly awaited. Needless to say, more the reviews, more my chances of winning! Your support is crucial and most welcome! Thanks in anticipation.

Priya Ramesh Swaminathan

*****