Snapshots by Shobha De

Book : Snapshots

Author : Shobha De

Published : 2006

Synopsis : Six old friends meet over lunch and one of them comes up with the idea of bringing old snap shots, lot of dark secrets are discovered and confessions made.The evil running behind the “smooth” lives of all these friends comes in front.

It is a bold and substantial book, the Author tries to strips off the covers of the high-class in Indian society. There is a lot of sex in the book but the fictitious aspect of the novel is not well formed. All in all, the book is good enough.

A vintage Treat : The Case of the Careless Kitten

Book : The Case of the Careless Kitten

Author : Erle Stanley Gardner

Published : 1942

Synopsis : Ten years ago, town banker Franklin Shore left all his money behind, disappeared, and was presumed to be dead. Now the word is that Franklin has returned, very much alive. The shock waves lead to the discovery of a carefully buried check-forging scheme -- and to murder. The logical suspect is Gerald Shore, Franklin's brother, who's long been shut out of what he'd considered his rightful share of Franklin's estate.When a key witness is pronounced missing, the police say it's Franklin Shore, vanished for the second time. Perry Mason has two clients to defend against serious criminal charges -- Gerald Shore, and his own secretary, Della Street...

What do I need to say about a Perry Mason series which has not been said before. This is a vintage, please sit back and enjoy with a good cup of coffee.A very good novel.

Free book of the week : Five Patients

Book : Five Patients

Author : Michael Crichton

Published : 1989

Synopsis : In this incisive, detailed survey of five patients, famous thriller author and doctor Michael Crichton explores the dramatic workings of Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston's oldest and most prestigious.

This readable account covers not only the history of the hospital's place in society, but also the actual minute-to-minute functions of Mass General, where health professionals wage their daily battle against disease and death. Crichton's insightful look at the changes in medicine and surgery caused by technological strides of recent years makes for amazing reading.

Black Notice by Patricia Cornwell

Book : Black Notice

Author : Patricia Cornwell

Published : 1999

Synopsis : Dr Scarpetta and Marino find a body in a container arriving from Belgium.The body turns out to be of a member of one of the richest and oldest families of Paris. There is a rumour that this family has got a son with a rare disease is believed to have committed several murders.The postmortem of the found body is performed by the Chief Medical Examiner, Kay Scarpetta, she sets forth on a mission that could ruin her career and put her directly in harm's way and places her and those she holds dear at mortal risk.

The book kept my attention throughout but the ending was somewhat abrupt. This is probably one of the weakest of Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series books but it's still a decent story.

Today's Pick..The Amber Room

Book : The Amber Room

Author : Steve Berry

Published : 2003

Synopsis : The Amber Room is one of the greatest treasures ever made by man, When the Allies began the bombing of Germany in August 1944, the Room was hidden. And despite the best efforts of treasure hunters and art collectors from around the world, it has never been seen again. Now, two powerful men have set their best operatives loose in pursuit, and the hunt has begun once more. . . .

 A brilliant adventure and a scintillating tale of intrigue, deception, art, and murder.This was Steve Berry's debut novel and since then he has made quite a name in Historical thriller. It's a surefooted and confident novel and a good read.