So here we are,
looking at the opus of a magnificent work, replete with insight,
detailed peeps into the detective world. I feel it has cinematic
potential too, and hope it is given the recognition due. Welcome,
India's Lady Earle Stanley Gardner, I must say... Crime does pay
dividends in literature, all kudos to you! --- Col. (Retd.) Kanchan
Bhattacharya
The Captive is one of finest attempts by Lavanya
Nukavarapu at writing a brilliantly engaging and teeth clattering
crime/suspense thriller. From the plot of the book, to the setting and
the characters- everything in this book keeps you engaged and hooked for
more. Lavanya has made sure that she gives each of the characters in
her novel not only a distinctive personality reader can relate to, but
also a very distinctive voice, something that sticks with you for a long
time. --- Kavya Sharma, Author of - To Naddiyaa and The Carmine
Memories.