#newbookalert – soniasmusings

Gratitude post for my non fiction book ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’

My non fiction book ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’ was released by Srishti Publishers & Distributors this month. It’s the true story behind the mystery of the Bhawal Raja in pre-Independent India.

This post is my way of expressing gratitude towards all those who believed in my craft, supported my journey, and ensured the book is out for the world to read. Thank you Suhail, Arup, Stuti, Alisha, and Shouvik for making this happen. It’s just the beginning of an amazing journey for my book.

The gratitude video

To Prasun and Rrashima, I’m overwhelmed by your kindness and selflessness. Thank you for the endorsements.

Have you read this murder mystery based on true events yet? Grab a copy now –

https://srishti.pub/sanyasi

Announcing the release of my new nonfiction book ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’

Announcing the release of my new book – ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’, which also marks my debut in the nonfiction genre.

Represented by The Book Bakers and published by Sristhi Publishers, this is the true story behind the mystery of the Bhawal Raja set in pre-Independent India.

Here’s a small synopsis of the book –

May 1909: Ramendra Narayan Roy, the second King of the Bhawal estate, dies under mysterious circumstances in Darjeeling. Twelve years later, an ash-covered sanyasi resembling the deceased King is seen.
The King’s family rejoices, but his wife, Bibhabati, refuses to accept the man as her husband. With support from the British government – which does not want the man to reclaim his lost power and wealth for selfish reasons – she demands proof!
Was the Sanyasi a fraud? If he was the real King, then whose body was cremated in Darjeeling? What role did Bibhabati’s brother play in this mysterious death?
The Sanyasi Who Became a King is a true murder mystery set in pre-Independent India that highlights the intricacies of raw emotions, relationships, power, money and betrayal.

The back cover with endorsements from two best-selling authors

The book is available as a paperback and an e-book. You can grab a copy from the link below –

Book cover reveal and pre-order link for my new book ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’

For the last few days, I’ve been hinting at some surprise announcements before we wrap the year.

So here’s the big reveal. Presenting to you the COVER of my next book ‘The Sanyasi who became a King’. Based on true facts and research, it is the story behind the mystery of the Bhawal Raja. This book is extremely special not only because it is my second book of 2024, but also since it marks my debut into the non-fiction true crime genre.

I began working on this book after some intense brainstorming sessions with Suhail of The Book Bakers. When the idea was pitched to Arup of Sristhi Publishers, he encouraged us to turn it into reality.

For the next few months, I read up all the materials available about the case along with background research about Bhawal Raja and sanyasi. Though I was very clear about keeping the facts and sequence of events intact, the challenge was to ensure it didn’t read like a research thesis.

To know how we made it different yet interesting, you can PRE-ORDER the book on Amazon by clicking on the link below –

http://srishti.pub/sanyasi

The book releases on Amazon and in all major book stores on 6th JANUARY, 2025

Friends share what they feel about my book ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death’as readers

Last evening, a school friend surprised me with a picture of him holding my book. Thank you for making the effort to support my creative endeavour.

This morning, I woke up to this wonderful post from my friend from MBA College, XIME. Thank you, for such beautiful pictures and encouraging words.

It’s overwhelming to know your daughter feels inspired

To know that I’ve inspired the next generation to read more and write their stories fills my heart with joy and gratitude.

Thank you for clicking such an aesthetic snap

I hope you have grabbed your copy. If not, here’s the link to order-

Gifting my book ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death’ to my school junior and a famous mountaineer

What an absolute delight to bump into my junior from school, Satyarup Siddhanta! This world-record holder mountaineer is an inspiration to the future generation and a force to reckon with.

I couldn’t have been happier while gifting him a copy of my new book ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death.’ Hope you enjoy reading it and here’s wishing that we meet again very soon.

To order ‘Diary, Deceit and Death’ – A Raya Ray Adventure

Link to order

Gratitude series Part 2 for Diary, Deceit, and Death

Thank you for the wonderful response to Raya’s second adventure ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death’. I’m overwhelmed by the love and support from everyone who chose to purchase it, share pictures after receiving a copy, and let me know what they think of it after reading.

A few weeks ago, I began the gratitude series, thanking people who have rendered unwavering support to my dreams. I spoke about my family then. Today, I want to take this opportunity to thank my friends, who I call an extended part of my family and mentors, whose guidance helped me get better with every piece I wrote.

Gratitude

Have you ordered a copy of the book yet? It’s available on Amazon and Flipkart now.

Link to order on Amazon –

Amazon link

Link to order on Flipkart –

https://dl.flipkart.com/s/!Ll_h8NNNN

Detective Raya Ray travels the world with her readers

When Raya’s adventures in my second novel, ‘Diary, Deceit, and Death’ travel cities, countries, and continents, it feels surreal to know that readers have found a travelling companion in my latest thriller.

Thank you, Arindam, for sharing the picture while travelling from Paris to Grenoble.

Thank you, Riya, for taking Raya along with you for a vacation to Garchumuk.

Book lovers also have some wonderful things to say about the second book in the series.

And multiple readers have shared the snaps after receiving their copy of the book. Here’s one of my dearest friends showcasing my book which seems to be in an elite company.

Have you ordered your copy yet from Amazon?

My new book, ‘Diary, Deceit’, and Death is available on Amazon now

My book, Diary, Deceit, and Death, is out on Amazon now. It’s taken me a couple of years to bring out the second book in the Detective Raya Ray series. Today on Teacher’s Day, I dedicate this book to my first teachers – my late mother and my father, a retired professor.

Though the plan for the book launch in stores is on hold, you can order the book online and grab your copy. I hope you like reading it as much as I loved writing this thriller. Please let me know what you think of the book.

https://www.amazon.in/dp/9395481862

The first copy of my second novel – Diary, Deceit, and Death (A Raya Ray adventure)

Receiving the first copy

There couldn’t have been a better month than August (Ma’s birthday month) to announce the second book in the Detective Raya Ray series – Diary, Deceit, and Death. I received the first copy last evening from my publisher Vishwakarma Publications for proofing. The amazing cover is by The Book Baker, also my literary agent.

This is a thriller of greed, betrayal and masked identities of 2 families spanning 3 generations in 4 cities over 5 decades. Will Raya be able to race against time to deliver justice?

Well, that’s for you to find out once the book is released in the coming weeks. It would be available on Amazon, Flipkart, and in all major bookstores across the country.

Now time for me to get back to give the finishing touch to this fast-paced Detective thriller.

Stay tuned for more updates.