Praise
"Delightful murder book based around Ishmael, a retired CEO who learns his daughter in law is having an affair and sets out to dispose of her lover, in a thoroughly corporate-takeover, business-focused way. Slim, amoral, highly enjoyable."
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K. J. Charles
Author
"This is a fast-paced book, quirkily humorous, and with an interesting premise: crime (in particular really vicious crime, like a carefully-plotted murder) needs the similar sort of insight, resourcefulness, ability and initiative as does business. Would a successful businessman, then, also make a good criminal?"
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Madhulika Liddle
Author
"Trapped in a routine of running, reading, crosswords and TED talks, Ishmael uses this new opportunity to seek fulfillment even if it leads to him becoming morally ambiguous.
Although the story revolves around secrecy and lies, there is plenty of humor and quick wit that keep the story light-hearted. You can’t help but root for Ishmael in his journey of reinvention." Goodreads
Although the story revolves around secrecy and lies, there is plenty of humor and quick wit that keep the story light-hearted. You can’t help but root for Ishmael in his journey of reinvention." Goodreads
Tori Thompson
Reader
"One of the absolute delights of this novel is how it shifts perspectives: beyond Ishmael, we get Nysa’s sharp, observant viewpoint — Ishmael’s intellectual and culinary genius of a wife, whose mouthwatering dishes will have foodies like me drooling."
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Nilufer Ozmekik
Reader
" As a retired CEO himself, it feels as if Shesh may have modeled some of the characters in his book after his real life. Ishmael is an immediately likeable character and shares a bond with Nysa, his wife of thirty years that is endearing and obvious."
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Jennifer Tooker
Reader
" Ishmael’s character build up is brilliant. How ruthless and methodical, goal-driven, cold & calculating he is to become a successful CEO is revealed in small increments. That a man’s nature at home and at work can be different, that his work inevitably defines his habits & outlook in an irrevocable manner are highlighted well. Nysa, Shahed & Marianna are not mere props but well-etched characters adding richness to the story."
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Divya Shankar
Reader
" Such a page turner! I loved the book and am genuinely looking forward to seeing more from Shesh. I can’t wait to watch his storytelling continue to grow!"
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Dr. Elsa Pradhananga
Reader
The book manages to hold its own in the crowd of these elderly sleuths and spies, mainly because of its narrative style and the protagonist's voice. The way he used the techniques he learnt as a CEO to solving this problem brought me a chuckle every now and then. Definitely recommending this!"
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Sneha Pathak
Author
" The book is set in Singapore, and we get to virtually visit some places and have an idea of the city and the country’s legal systems. Of course, food is integral to the book, and an array of dishes is mentioned!"
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Srivalli Rekha
Author