About the Book:
A missing cop.
An abducted journalist.
A city plagued with crime and corruption.
Shahid becomes embroiled in a web of suspicion and intrigue in his quest to find his journalist brother. As he navigates the complex maze of lies and betrayal to clear his name, the shocking revelations put every known fact into suspicion. With Shahid engaging in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the hidden forces, the lines between good and evil start to blur.
Is Shahid really as innocent as he seems?
Who can you trust in a world where everyone has something to hide?
Prepare to be captivated by this thrilling crime story of “By Hook Or By Crook” that will keep you guessing until the very end.
My Thoughts:
By Hook Or By Crook is author Abhishek Sinha’s debut novel and is an interesting crime thriller. The story revolves around Shahid, the main protagonist, as he tries to find his brother. Shahid’s brother is a journalist and has been missing. While the police do not immediately agree to look for him, it soon becomes clear that an on-going police investigation is linked intricately to Shahid’s brother’s disappearance. And thus begins a race against time to uncover the truth.
We are introduced to various characters who help to drive the plot along. However, I felt that some of the main characters were lacking in depth and a little more back story could have been provided. It is not as easy to connect with the characters in the story.
This story reads like a police procedural to some extent and shows the reader that the author has done his due diligence to get the details right. It was interesting to read the inner workings of the police force and how they go forward with their investigation. On the other hand, Shahid is an interesting character who is extremely resourceful while at the same time giving life to the words that a person will do anything for family. This does justice to the title of the book where our main character is willing to go to any lengths and do anything to find out the truth.
On the whole, I enjoyed reading this book mainly for the way the plot plays out and for some of the unexpected twists and turns. The author delivers an ending that is quite unexpected but which definitely makes reading this book worthwhile.