The Smiling Sketch

“I enjoyed the fact that the storyline of The Smiling Sketch kept me guessing till the last minute. It is a suspense story, yet the emotion depth is what impressed me most. The character of Sweta was beautifully formed and the pain that she suffers is so real. The twist of the drawing was the most surprising part of the story that would surprise all. This is the kind of psychological thriller that you cannot put down because you have to keep thinking as you read, so, in that case, read it.”

“I have nothing to say after reading this book. I grabbed it thinking it was another run-of-the-mill thriller but the book “The Smiling Sketch” proved to be much more than that. The feeling, the betrayal, the secrets, it all seemed so true. I was able to understand the pain that Sweta was going through, and the symbolism of the sketch sent me goose bumps. The manner in which it reveals itself, layer by layer, is the reason I could not put the book down. I was not able to forget the ending, it was a hard one. It is the type of book that you cannot forget even after reading it.”

“Secrets interlink, smiles lie, and there is a chilling truth about it. The Treasure of Murder Panwar has given a full production of an investigative murder mystery; it is a psychological thriller concerning crime, trauma, and masks. This book with its occasional slip-ups of word choice and dialogue carries the thin edge of excellent storytelling. Panwar does not narrate; instead, he draws you right into the story. You will be sprinting to get out of the story, but I assure you that the last page will hold you hostage.”