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The Cosmic Clues

India’s first astro-detective
by Manjiri Prabhu

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A detective agency that combines astrological science with investigations!

Sonia Samartha couldn’t have predicted it. It had only been a day, but her first advertisement had drawn dozens of responses. In the bustling city of Pune, with its winding alleys and exotic customs, Sonia has launched a brand new business – private investigation guided by Hindu astrology. Her unique brand of investigation might raise eyebrows but before long, she seems to have found her niche.

When a cat leads Sonia to her very first investigation, she uses astrology to unmask the killer. Suddenly, clients begin streaming in – a persistent, handsome TV personality; a terrified bride-to-be; a missing husband with suicidal tendencies. These cases initially seem like isolated experiences, but Sonia soon finds that they are bound by an invisible thread. Very soon she will have to look closely at her own stars: a notorious international criminal has just crossed Sonia’s path – and he has his own plans for her future!

  • Genre Fiction
  • Language English
  • Format Paperback
  • Page Count 324 pages
  • Release Date 1-Jan-2013
  • ISBN 13 978-81-8495-479-1

“It strikes the right balance between the mysterious and the fantastic.”
Curledup.com 

“An astro detective solves crimes with chutzpah, charm and horoscopes.”

Ravi Shankar Etteth , India Today 

“These stories are true puzzles… made even more enjoyable by an evocative portrait of modern
 India life.”

Tom and Enid Schantz, Denver Post, USA

“Excellent debut & intriguing start to a unique mystery series.”

Anne Barringer, The Best Reviews

“A cleverly crafted, engaging & entertaining detective story…
Looking forward to making this into a feature film…”

Siddhartha M JainCEO/ Producer, iRock Films

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About the Author

Manjiri Prabhu

Manjiri Prabhu is a Pune-based English Author, Film-maker and Founder/Director of the Pune International Literary Festival. Dr. Prabhu holds a Doctorate in Communication Science and is an independent film-maker for Television and a Writer. She has directed over 200 children's TV programmes and more than 50 short fiction and travel films. Her unpublished psychological thriller novel was adapted into a Hindi feature film by NFDC, titled Kuchh Dil Ne Kaha. Her thesis, converted into a book, titled Roles: Reel and Real, has become a rare reference book for students of Hindi cinema. Prabhu has been acknowledged as a pioneer in India among women writers of mystery fiction, and she has a diverse global fan following. She is also the first female mystery Author to be published outside India. Prabhu has been acknowledged as a pioneer in India among women writers of mystery fiction, and she has a diverse global fan following. She is also the first female mystery Author to be published outside India. And much recently, Prabhu has been acknowledged to be a 'match for Dan Brown' by Dr. Shashi Tharoor. She has been invited to reputed International Literature Festivals like the Agatha Christie Festival, UK and International Women Fiction Writers, Matera, Italy. Her novels 'The Cosmic Clues' was selected as a Killer Book, by Independent Mystery Booksellers of America and 'The Astral Alibi' was honoured as a 'Notable Book' in the Kiriyama Prize. She has recently been chosen as one of 50 Inspiring Women of Maharashtra and has been awarded for 'Excellence in Writing' by ERTC Global Herald, in Mumbai. As well been awarded the Rex Karmaveer Gold Medal Award. She is also an animal welfare activist promoting caring and adoption of stray dogs.