📙Bangalore to Kochi : The Secret On The Wheels by Aparna P

BOOK DETAILS : 

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bluerose Publishers Pvt. Ltd. (14 September 2025)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 95 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9373103466
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9373103464

ABOUT THE AUTHOR : 

Aparna P. is a passionate storyteller whose writings capture the delicate emotions of love, memory, and human connection. Hailing from Kerala ,Thrissur, she brings the warmth of her roots into every word she pens.

Her debut Malayalam book "Parayathe Ezuthiya Pranayam" delves into the silent emotions and untold love that often remain hidden in the corners of our hearts. With a poetic style and a deeply personal tone, her stories reflect life’s quiet struggles and unspoken hopes.

BOOK REVIEW : 

What if an ordinary overnight bus ride turned into a journey of secrets, danger, and revelations?

Aparna P’s “Bangalore to Kochi: The Secret on the Wheels” is one of those rare short thrillers that keeps you hooked right from the first page to the last.

The story unfolds inside a seemingly routine bus headed to Kochi. Five passengers board with their own stories, ambitions, and fears — but not everyone is who they appear to be. Beneath the polite conversations and sleepy silence hides a web of deceit, tied to a dangerous drug mafia. As the night deepens, so does the suspense. Through the perspective of Arjun, a young narcotics officer, the plot slowly peels back layers of mystery, connecting each passenger through invisible threads of truth and lies.

What I loved most about this book is how effortlessly Aparna captures the pulse of middle-class dreams and human ambitions — all while weaving a tight, cinematic thriller. Every chapter feels like a snapshot of a larger puzzle, where each character could be a suspect or a savior. The writing is crisp, immersive, and surprisingly emotional at times; reminding us that even in the chase for justice, fear and humanity coexist.

Despite being a short read, it delivers the satisfaction of a full-fledged mystery novel; no unnecessary fluff, just pure, page-turning intrigue. It’s a story where every passenger hides a secret… and one truth changes everything.

If you enjoy fast-paced thrillers set in familiar Indian backdrops, this one’s a ride you don’t want to miss!

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