The Girl in the Glass Case: Keep your girls safe. Boys safer. (Simone Singh Series)

This is a fast-paced thriller that follows police officer Simone Singh as she investigates two serial killers striking simultaneously. The book's unique premise and alternating perspectives kept me hooked from the start. Simone Singh is a quiet, sincere and introverted lead investigator who's relatable and real. With keen eye for details and strict personality, she slowly detangles the crucial aspects of the murder mysteries and sets off to find the culprits of the serial killings. This book gives you chills equivalent to the movie cuttputlli. The serial killers are creepy and psychologically complex, with tragic backstories that add emotional depth to the plot. With its relentless pace, plot twists, and chilling storyline, this book is impossible to put down. The cat-and-mouse game between the police and killers will keep you on the edge of your seat. The writing style is engaging, and the short chapters make it easy to devour in one sitting. If you enjoy crime psychological thrillers with complex characters and shocking twists, this book is for you. Highly recommend this book for murder mystery fans!

The Girl in the Glass Case is a gripping psychological crime thriller that takes you into a dark world where two serial killers compete for attention, and one woman must stop them before it is too late. The story follows ASP Simone Singh, a sharp but socially awkward police officer who returns from suspension only to face a horrifying case. A killer known as The Doll Maker is abducting children, dressing them up as Barbie dolls, and displaying them in glass cases. While the city is in shock, another murderer called The Clipper reappears, angry that his fame is being taken away. What begins as an investigation soon turns into a deadly race between two killers, and Simone must stop the growing number of murders before chaos takes over. The book is fast-paced and full of suspense. The short chapters and multiple perspectives make it an engaging and quick read. Devashish Sardana’s writing is simple, smooth, and cinematic. The detailed police work, clues, and unpredictable moments keep the reader hooked until the end. The story, however, reveals some important details too early, which makes it easier to guess certain twists. Despite that, the tension and thrill remain strong throughout. The book runs several subplots at once, which adds variety but also makes it slightly lengthy at times. The characters are well-written, especially the criminals, whose backgrounds and motives are dark and interesting. Simone Singh stands out as a strong and determined female lead who brings balance to the chaos around her. With over 300 pages of crime, mystery, and psychological tension, The Girl in the Glass Case is an intense read. The ending is surprising and satisfying, leaving a lasting impact. If you enjoy dark thrillers, complex characters, and fast-paced storytelling, this book is worth picking up. Verdict: A sharp and thrilling story that keeps you engaged from start to finish. ⭐ Rating: 4/5

A twisted serial killer who transforms his victims into dolls. A second killer who craves for the spotlight. And two powerful women racing against time. This novel was dark, creepy, and flat-out addictive. The novel begins with a blood-chilling murder, a young girl exhibited in a glass case like a Barbie doll. The murderer calls himself The Doll Maker. But before you can even get your mind around that, another psycho shows up. And he doesn't want to share the spotlight. ASP Simone Singh is quick-witted, fearless, and unflinching. DSP Zoya is composed, earthy, and emotionally aware. Together, the two women are an unstoppable force and observing how their dynamic played out was definitely one of the highlights for me. Short chapters, snappy prose, and back to back plot twists make this book an absolute page turner. It goes deep into the psychology of trauma and the darkness that can develop from it. Although it gets graphic at times, it never feels unnecessary, just deeply engrossing. Read if you enjoy: Serial killer thrillers, complicated female protagonists, and books that keep you guessing until the very end. Chilling, fast-paced, and seriously unputdownable.

THIS IS IT! I had been looking for good crime-thrillers from Indian authors and then I got my hand on this book. AND,this book delivered! The storyline,the execution,the characters and what not! Everything has been articulated beautifully. Moreover,the plot twist is so insane that I was staring at the wall after I finished reading the book. Although the main twist gets unraveled far before the ending of the book,BUT,the twist on the last page had me gobsmacked.

The girl in the glass case I think it's my 2nd indian thriller Aah... The pleasure my eyes getting for reading it The satisfaction my brain getting for blowing up hard Ah the unknown attraction to simone singh while reading (yup, a fan of her, I'll bite you if you say something opposing) And and how can i forgot the twits, they are like some kick ups and literally felt like i am on cloud 9 for blowing up hard Nvm, if i am going to compliment characters and all, i will wrote pages appreciating simo... Coming to the story, The book is completely runs around bhopal, the crime dynamics of bhopal, the police force and all We have the villain povs too, we know what he/she doing everytime before hand, it's like watching a thriller movie The writing is well n good, the character building, situations and all The twists really hits you hard, can't say more, coz of spoilers Try it, it's a marvelous book Enjoy your reading.. That's all for now

Decent story, okay pacing. But I didn't expect to read the word "THAR" SO many times, over and over. And dropping brand names does not do the book any favours. Also, some details are needlessly drawn out, like the author had to hit X number of words. Would have enjoyed it more had it not been for these issues.

QOTD: Do you love psychological trillers? If yes, then "The Girl in the Glass Case" by Devashish Sardana is perfect to read over a weekend. Story is set in the city of Bhopal where two Serial killers are creating a terror by going on a killing spree to compete with each other. Two Police officers are set to put a stop to the killings and bring the murderer's to justice. Being a mystery/ psycho drama, you will skim through the pages at a very fast pace. There are many parallel plots running but being an avid Agatha Christie fan and read through multiple murder mysteries, it was easy to follow for me. It might be a tinest issue for beginners. However the language is easy and the flow of the story is lucid so even a beginner would enjoy the book. However, the storyline at times takes a very emotional turn and makes the reader's anxious (It made me really really anxious). The tag line says - Keep your girls safe....Boys safer!!! It literally means this. It makes you think about the world around us the crimes happening and the care that we need to take to keep ourselves and our loved one's safe. It also made me thankful to the Police who put their lives in line to keep us safe from such hazards. Coming back to the story, initially you feel that the author has given away the twists very early but the end will leave you shocked to the core. All the plots are tied in so beautifully that you are left stunned. I loved the storyline and have immediately picked up the other book in the same line

Book Review: The Girl in the Glass Case by Devashish Sardana Rating: 5🌟 Devashish Sardana makes a stunning entry into the psychological thriller genre with The Girl in the Glass Case, a gripping first book in the Simone Singh series. With a premise dripping with suspense and eerie stakes, Sardana weaves a tale as habit-forming as it is unnerving. At its core is a hard-nosed assistant superintendent of police named Simone Singh, who'd sooner catch serial killers than contend with politics or chitchat. Dragged into a nightmare where two merciless killers, the Doll Maker and the Clipper, engage in a gory game of rivalry, Simone fights against the clock to put a halt to the mayhem before other innocent lives are destroyed. The Doll Maker, with his ghastly signature of dressing up the victims as dolls and putting them inside glass containers, initiates a spine-chilling new trend. Things take a turn for the worse, however, when the Clipper, eager to recreate his lost reputation, re-empowers himself as a serial killer. Sardana depicts both killers with clinical coldness, causing each chapter to throb with a feeling of impending disaster. The mind games of the two assassins, and the unyielding determination of Simone to beat them, are the novel's pounding heart. Breathtaking action is balanced by rich suspense storytelling by Sardana, who keeps readers gripped as bodies accumulate and the tension builds. Dark, gritty, and unrelenting, The Girl in the Glass Case will appeal to readers of gritty crime fiction, strong heroines, and mind-bending plots. Simone Singh is a compelling new crime thriller voice—who is flawed, fearless, and impossible to resist.