Colonel Samagra Vol XVI

One of the most boring of the Colonel volumes but for one that is short crisp and just as you begin to guess the criminal, the person is unmasked. Yes this is the story Kaktarua Brityanta that is just as Jayanta tells is completed in a very short time. The next best is the Apeman Rahasya which involves a sighting of a huge ape in three corners of the country followed by violent killings in two occassions and so the daring adventurerer in Haldermoshai start exploring the farthest cities while Colonel takes Jayanta to the nearer one where he expects to draw the curtain. Haldermoshai also holds cue for another incident Andhyakarer Nayak which is too much complex in plot that seems not worthy of the actual mystery that it has in store. A bit similar in complications is Lalgarher Ratnapetika that is narrated by Colonel which interestingly adds to the misery like always. As the Colonel with Jayanta takes on a scientific treachery coupled with murder in Rahasya Jakhan Samudrik it become obvious about the nature of the crime though Jayanta is here a remote observer and not an active member of the adventure.

Rup-Mareech Rahasya

This is one of those books which I read after seeing the detective on screen. Though the couple of stories that are included here is not that is televised still, but it has not been disappointment. Sabar investigates murders in both and solves it in his signature style which is unique than many standard sleuth stories. The analyst in Sabr gathers the intel through his sources but mainly his main emphasis is on the psychology of the crimes which allows him to pinpoint the criminals. The style of the story is again a wonderful variant of the author where dialogues are only used to narrate the story. The sinister ambience is created in a signature style that is not only thrilling but intelligent as well. Infact the first story Rup has a classic twist finally that reveals the human Sabar and the second one Mareech shows how nobly ruthless Sabar can be. A nice volume that will actually prompt the readers to keep up with more sleuthing stories.

The Man in the Brown Suit

The story is a novel that is both mystery interspersed with romance. The signature Christie twists abound but for the finale which actually is a bit disappointment. But the great novelty of the plot is in its storytelling that surpasses any in the series that I have come across so far. Written partly from the perspective of the sleuth Anne Beddingfield it narrates the other part from perspective of another interesting character. What it does is that it kicks in a contrasting humour to the central plot that makes it an enjoyable entertainment. The villain actually proves to be the best part of the novel not only by the character but for the ingenuous way the person evolves in the story. So besides the disappointment at the final chapter the book will be a great pastime.

The plot starts when the adventure loving Anne suddenly confronts a man getting electrocuted at the underground platform which seems a bit odd to her due to something she senses. A second death of a woman nearby also seemed to be linked to the incident that she witnessed. Thus, armed with only a seemingly laughable amount of money Anne embarks on a journey for adventure, career, travel and a thirst to solve the mystery. The dangers that poses in the way will keep the suspense heightened to the extreme. Recommended not only for the story but for collection as it actually has the touch of the classic in it.