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Dell Mystery September 28, 2004
Sonia Samarth couldn't have predicted it--after only a day, her first advertisement had drawn dozens of responses. In the bustling city of Pune, India, with its winding alleys and exotic customs, Sonia is launching a brand new business: private investigation--using Hindu astrology as a crime-solving tool. In an ancient city steeped in tradition, Sonia's unique brand of investigation is raising eyebrows. But she seems to have found a niche--and, before long, a case of murder.

When a cat leads Sonia to her very first investigation, she quickly unmasks a killer, using astrology as her guide. Suddenly clients begin streaming in: a persistent, handsome TV personality; a terrified bride-to-be; a missing husband with suicidal tendencies...all challenge Sonia's astrological abilities to prevent a crime. All apparently isolated experiences, but bound by an invisible thread. And while Sonia has stellar success in unraveling the truth, very soon she'll have to look closely at her own stars. Because the most notorious international criminal has just crossed Sonia's path--and he has his own plans for her future!

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"True puzzles in the grand old tradition that reaches back to Poe and Doyle.... It's all good fun, made even more enjoyable by an evocative portrait of modern India life."
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Sonia Samarth couldn't have predicted it--after only a day, her first advertisement had drawn dozens of responses. In the bustling city of Pune, India, with its winding alleys and exotic customs, Sonia is launching a brand new business: private investigation--using Hindu astrology as a crime-solving tool. In an ancient city steeped in tradition, Sonia's unique brand of investigation is raising eyebrows. But she seems to have found a niche--and, before long, a case of murder.

When a cat leads Sonia to her very first investigation, she quickly unmasks a killer, using astrology as her guide. Suddenly clients begin streaming in: a persistent, handsome TV personality; a terrified bride-to-be; a missing husband with suicidal tendencies...all challenge Sonia's astrological abilities to prevent a crime. All apparently isolated experiences, but bound by an invisible thread. And while Sonia has stellar success in unraveling the truth, very soon she'll have to look closely at her own stars. Because the most notorious international criminal has just crossed Sonia's path--and he has his own plans for her future!

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Dell (September 28, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0440241723
  • ISBN-13: 978-0440241720
  • Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.2 x 6.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,466,543 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Manjiri Prabhu lives in Pune, India. She's been a short Filmmaker and Television Producer for several years and a writer for most of her life! She has directed more than 200 short films for children and adults. And has published two romances, two mystery novels and a non-fiction book on Hindi films.
She is also an active animal lover and works for the sterilization and adoption of street dogs.






 

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars one of a kind crime solver, September 29, 2004
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In Pune, India, the owner and chief investigator of Stellar Investigations Sonia Someth has a unique way of handling her client's problems; a master of Verdic Astrology, Sonia applies horoscope readings of her customers and others involved in her cases to supplement the more common investigative techniques. No one takes Sonia seriously until she ferrets out a killer and prevents homicides from taking place. The police respect her skills and call her for help.

Freelance TV journalist Mohnish, who also owns a garage, a photo studio, and a flower shop, learns of Sonia's abilities. He is a mysterious figure who appears and disappears from her life without explanation. Sonia believes he is her secret admirer who keeps sending her bouquets until she realizes a legendary jewel thief has taken a special interest in her, a person who was a client she thought quite attractive.

THE COSMIC CLUES is a one of a kind novel that readers will find charmingly original. The use of the Hindu horoscope as a tool to aid in solving crimes comes across as reasonable and plausible. The heroine grows in stature with each case she solves so by the end of the book readers will accept her as a first class private investigator. Her relationship with Mohnish develops into a friendship that hints at future romance as well as the Cat fixated on Sonia showing up in subsequent tales. Though a table setter story line, this is still a fine refreshing novel.

Harriet Klausner
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars From My Point Of View..., June 11, 2005
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This book is truly fascinating as it opens the doors to the world about Hindu astrology. It is also based in a place where not many people visit as tourists which makes the reader to know more about the place itself. I loved this book and would like to recoment to anyone who would like a decent novel.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fascinating Mystery after a long time!, October 14, 2004
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THE COSMIC CLUES is a really unique combination of brain-racking mysteries and plots, well-developed characters, humour and a fantastic setting! Not to miss the dash of romance underlying the whole book, neatly tied together with a cat and 'The Owl'! A must-read for all, not only "mystery mongers" but readers of all kinds. I look forward to reading next books in the Cosmic Series.
Brent, UK.
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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
chief guest, secret admirer, flower shop, three horoscopes, two horoscopes, birth details
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Inspector Divekar, Anand Gandhi, Ajay Patkar, Jeevan Uncle, Miss Samarth, Mahesh Uncle, The Vendor, Sub Inspector, Mohnish Rai, House Ketu, Stellar Investigations, Elegant Furnitures, Medha Tupay, House Harshal, House Saturn, Yamuna Maushi, House Mars, House Rahu, Dhiresh Kapoor, Pradnya Joshi, Neha Gulati, Police Station, Rebel Cross, Finally Sonia, Sonia Samarth
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