Book Review : Shameless in Stilettos

Book Name: Shameless in Stilettos
Author: Ell P

Publisher: Tara Press

Genre: Mystery, Thriller and Crime Fiction 

Format: Paperback

Print Length: 308

Rating:4/5


Shameless in Stilettos by Ell P is a crime fiction embedded with turns and twists to keep the readers on the edges of the bed.

Book Blurb On Amazon

Anant ‘f***ing’ Reddy is dead. A simple suicide is ruled a murder when the coroner finds something sharp embedded in his eye. His business tycoon father wants answers, so Inspector Meenakshi Rao has been ordered not to sleep, eat or drink till she finds the killer. Her suspects – 3 women who live in the complex where his mangled body was found. A desperate mother turned dominatrix. A woman with baby fever whose husband can’t get a rise without masturbating. A devout Christian and closeted lesbian with a voyeur fetish. With her own marriage in shambles, all that Meenakshi wants is to get stoned so that she can communicate with her dead son. Can she find the killer?


Review


The plot balances between the present and the time of the tragedy, viz., when the murder took place at night. Focusing on the unfolding events that lead to murder and in between, the story features strong female characters who bond with each other because of a life-changing event in their lives. From exploring crime, the story concentrates on different aspects of life with various trigger warnings and adult content, including sexuality and violence. Moreover, it shows a glimpse into the lives of the characters portrayed in the book.


Each character in this book speaks volumes about herself. The way the author pictured each character is smooth and resonating. From strong and fierce to vulnerable characters, in this book, readers will explore a variety of emotional journeys through the author's lens. Women in this story represented as bold and fierce set higher bars for women in reality. Along with that, a queer love story and the longing for each other turn out beautifully, representing vulnerability and resolution simultaneously.


The author's writing style is descriptive and engaging. Initially, it might appear as if the story is dragging due to enhanced details about the characters, their lives, and the background setting, but once the readers are halfway in the book, they will feel the twists and turns taking over, keeping their focus solely on the story to unfold what comes next. The author took care of creating this story with maturity, bringing in some strong themes like the human psyche, sexuality, violence, and crime. Balancing between unfolding events of the murder with the actions in present scenario added depth to the story. The author skillfully maintained the consistency throughout that will keep readers engaged to find out the mystery behind the murder.


The uniqueness of this novel is the flair of obsessions and sexuality. Though it is not for everyone, for those who enjoy dark thrillers, it will turn out to be a compelling read. From character development to story building, the author has masterfully written this book, bringing into focus complex characters and human desires within the confines of crime narrative. 


Buy it from Amazon - Shamesless in Stilettos 

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