The Secret Angels (Darya Nandkarni's Misadventures)

A slow burn, atmospheric crime mystery set in the quirky by lanes of Bandra in Mumbai.Three missing women, oddball neighbours, a cult as old as the Gods. What is actually going on in Mumbai's Chapel Road? Is there a serial killer in their midst?What readers are saying✓"Darya Nandkarni is an adult Nancy Drew."✓"Engrossing story set in an interesting part of Mumbai. Clever plotting that kept me guessing."✓"Plot is a perfect blend of suspense, thriller, mystery and a perfect entertainer. Story narration is addictive and detailed with lot of twists and suspense."✓"The author has added a paranormal twist to the story which is very arresting."SummaryDarya was meant to be in Mumbai for two months. No more.It was going to be an ordinary study break. Just that.Except things didn't go according to plan.The year before, Darya accidentally solved the mystery of her uncle's untimely death in Goa. A year later, she finds herself embroiled in another bizarre mystery: this time at Mumbai's quirky Chapel Road.Darya had thought Chapel Road in Bandra was a quaint little lane when she'd decided to rent there. But she soon realized a tragic mystery lurked behind its peculiar charm. Three women had disappeared from there in the past three years, purportedly murdered by a serial killer. No bodies had been found and no one was ever caught.And now it was that time of year again. Who would it be next?At first, Darya is only concerned about her creepy landlords, her reticent neighbours, and her temperamental roommate and best friend, Veda. But when one of the missing girls winds up dead in a hotel room, and Veda disappears, Darya is spurred to find out what's really going on.But what if it was her own life, actually, that was most in danger?If you loved J.K Rowling's Cormoran Strike or Rob Thomas' Veronica Mars, you'll love Darya Nandkarni.If you liked The Secret Angels, check out the first in the series: KISS OF SALT.

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