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The Highway Mafia
“They are here and will probably reach your location in another 10 minutes,” answered a shaky voice on the phone.
“Good! Good! Keep track of them and don’t lose sight of them. See you in a bit,” replied Arjun. As soon he disconnected the call, his stern gaze broke into a devilish grin as he announced to his accomplices, “The hunt begins.”
Based on real events, The Highway Mafia is a political-crime fiction book that shows the transformation of a young businessman, who has an unexpected encounter with one of the most dreaded mafia groups in the country.
Find out what happens, when a secular youngster decides to choose the path of progressive activism to fight a multibillion-dollar worth organized crime of cattle trafficking that rely on political clout and black money to smuggle cattle.
“Good! Good! Keep track of them and don’t lose sight of them. See you in a bit,” replied Arjun. As soon he disconnected the call, his stern gaze broke into a devilish grin as he announced to his accomplices, “The hunt begins.”
Based on real events, The Highway Mafia is a political-crime fiction book that shows the transformation of a young businessman, who has an unexpected encounter with one of the most dreaded mafia groups in the country.
Find out what happens, when a secular youngster decides to choose the path of progressive activism to fight a multibillion-dollar worth organized crime of cattle trafficking that rely on political clout and black money to smuggle cattle.
276 pages, Paperback
Published November 3, 2017
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December 12, 2018
We all believe in revolts dont we ? Here is an exceptional story line. A cover which gives an image of cattle been transported in trucks mostly happens in cattle trafficking which are used for slaughtering any other illegal purposes. The cover is quite an catchy one as far as I feel. The tile "The Highway Mafia" is a beautiful one considering the story line used in the book of bringing light to the illegal slots pictured in the book . Speaking about the theme of the book , the entire plot is a beautifully scripted political-crime fiction which brings to light many dark secrets which are tend to happen in the country. I feel that the author might have taken some pain to research and gather such details and pen it down perfectly. The language used in the book is lucid and simple and thus making it a cracker of a book
February 5, 2021
Good read. Never thought there was such an atrocity happening until I read this book.
Book is like a screenplay of a typical movie. But keeps us engaged.
Book is like a screenplay of a typical movie. But keeps us engaged.
December 19, 2018
The novel 'The highway mafia' is a political-crime fiction based on true stories. The cover page shows a truck full of cattles are supposed to transporting from one place to another. And the title hints us that it is crime story. So after reading the blurb it got my attention as it is not like any other book. Plot is unique. It is cattle-trafficking. Language is lucid. Narration is good. Allover a nice read.
December 18, 2018
Book Title: The Highway Mafia
Author: Suchitra S Rao
Format: Kindle
Book Title:
The title of the book ' The Highway Mafia ' looks mysterious and interesting.
Book Cover:
The cover image of the book is a digital image of a truck with cattle being loaded and going on the highway. It is related to the title but nothing much can be inferred about the story from the image.
Plot:
The story is about dealing with the ongoing protests against animal slaughter especially the cows or the cattle in various parts of the world and our country. The author has come up with a fictional story based on many real incidents that involve power people like politicians and anti-social elements like mafia groups against the activists and NGO volunteers who vigorously work to safeguard the animal rights.
The author has come up with this terrific storyline at an important mode of socio-economical challenges across the country with such inhuman activities.
What I like:
1. The responsibility to be shown towards innocent beings as humans.
2. The problems faced by an individual while trying to combat with political and other powerful yet dangerous people are explained very well.
3. The animal trafficking process and the various stages involved are explained in a surreal manner.
What I didn't like:
This is an eye opener story and the narration was so engaging that it is impossible to pick any drawbacks.
Characters:
The characters in the story are very relatable. Such people are often seen around us, in some remote places where no enforcement law is followed during animal slaughter and often in TV news and sometimes in other media.
Narration:
A very gripping and soul-stirring narration is found in the story. Often the people who fight for animal rights are taken in an easier way, but in this book, the author has tried to inculcate a sense of responsibility in every reader.
Language & Grammar:
Good language and nice vocabulary with some strong words are observed.
My Final Verdict:
Book Title: 3/5
Book Cover: 3/5
Plot: 3/5
Characters: 3/5
Narration: 3/5
Language & Grammar: 3/5
Final Rating: 3/5
Author: Suchitra S Rao
Format: Kindle
Book Title:
The title of the book ' The Highway Mafia ' looks mysterious and interesting.
Book Cover:
The cover image of the book is a digital image of a truck with cattle being loaded and going on the highway. It is related to the title but nothing much can be inferred about the story from the image.
Plot:
The story is about dealing with the ongoing protests against animal slaughter especially the cows or the cattle in various parts of the world and our country. The author has come up with a fictional story based on many real incidents that involve power people like politicians and anti-social elements like mafia groups against the activists and NGO volunteers who vigorously work to safeguard the animal rights.
The author has come up with this terrific storyline at an important mode of socio-economical challenges across the country with such inhuman activities.
What I like:
1. The responsibility to be shown towards innocent beings as humans.
2. The problems faced by an individual while trying to combat with political and other powerful yet dangerous people are explained very well.
3. The animal trafficking process and the various stages involved are explained in a surreal manner.
What I didn't like:
This is an eye opener story and the narration was so engaging that it is impossible to pick any drawbacks.
Characters:
The characters in the story are very relatable. Such people are often seen around us, in some remote places where no enforcement law is followed during animal slaughter and often in TV news and sometimes in other media.
Narration:
A very gripping and soul-stirring narration is found in the story. Often the people who fight for animal rights are taken in an easier way, but in this book, the author has tried to inculcate a sense of responsibility in every reader.
Language & Grammar:
Good language and nice vocabulary with some strong words are observed.
My Final Verdict:
Book Title: 3/5
Book Cover: 3/5
Plot: 3/5
Characters: 3/5
Narration: 3/5
Language & Grammar: 3/5
Final Rating: 3/5
January 18, 2019
REVIEW OF THE BOOK-
I really loved the way the author has portrayed the plot synchronise with the current scenario of politics and crime. It's funny, but certain faces seem to go in and out of style. You look at old photographs and everybody has a certain look to them, almost as if they're related. Look at pictures from ten years later and you can see that there's a new kind of face starting to predominate, and that the old faces are fading away and vanishing, never to be seen again.
Apart from the main stream crime and thrill, the story gives us several perspectives on life. If everybody in the world despises you and hates you, sees your features as ugly and simian, makes jokes about your ways of talking, calls you stupid and beneath contempt; if you have no history, no heroes, and no future where a hero might lead, then you might begin to hate yourself. Then one hot summer's night you just erupt and go burning and shooting and nobody seems to know why. It was the members of the public who didn't seem to care what was happening on the streets around them, who hurried on by when they saw crimes being committed, too cowardly to intervene. Sometimes it seemed like the 'them' was everyone, and the 'us' was simply me, a lone copper engaged in a one-man battle against the injustices of the world.
The book rediscovers the truth that sets you free: you are who you commit yourself to being, you have what you commit yourself to having, you live as you commit yourself to living.
Do read a different perspective of crime only at https://www.amazon.in/Highway-Mafia-S...
RATINGS-
Overall I would like to rate the book 41 on a scale of 50.
4 stars out of 5
1. Originality of the plot and sub plots- 8/10
2. Net emotions in the story- 9/10
3. Usage of words and phrases-8/10
4. The title, cover and the illustration-8/10
5. The net impact on the readers- 810
I really loved the way the author has portrayed the plot synchronise with the current scenario of politics and crime. It's funny, but certain faces seem to go in and out of style. You look at old photographs and everybody has a certain look to them, almost as if they're related. Look at pictures from ten years later and you can see that there's a new kind of face starting to predominate, and that the old faces are fading away and vanishing, never to be seen again.
Apart from the main stream crime and thrill, the story gives us several perspectives on life. If everybody in the world despises you and hates you, sees your features as ugly and simian, makes jokes about your ways of talking, calls you stupid and beneath contempt; if you have no history, no heroes, and no future where a hero might lead, then you might begin to hate yourself. Then one hot summer's night you just erupt and go burning and shooting and nobody seems to know why. It was the members of the public who didn't seem to care what was happening on the streets around them, who hurried on by when they saw crimes being committed, too cowardly to intervene. Sometimes it seemed like the 'them' was everyone, and the 'us' was simply me, a lone copper engaged in a one-man battle against the injustices of the world.
The book rediscovers the truth that sets you free: you are who you commit yourself to being, you have what you commit yourself to having, you live as you commit yourself to living.
Do read a different perspective of crime only at https://www.amazon.in/Highway-Mafia-S...
RATINGS-
Overall I would like to rate the book 41 on a scale of 50.
4 stars out of 5
1. Originality of the plot and sub plots- 8/10
2. Net emotions in the story- 9/10
3. Usage of words and phrases-8/10
4. The title, cover and the illustration-8/10
5. The net impact on the readers- 810
December 18, 2018

This book is a good choice if you like political dramas coupled with the story of gansters; The book is written well in ways that both the handles are balanced well.
Beginning with the title of the book, I would like to rate it 4/5 ; it gives the plot of the book but doesn't give away the core of the book which is a plus. Intrigued by the title, when you move to the sub-title of the book, you understand the exact theme of the book which is another plus which intrigues to read further into content.
Speaking of the cover of the book, the author teases us with bits of theme from the book and it can be rated 4.5/5 as it is interesting as well as intriguing.
Moving on to the content, it can be rated 4/5 for the following reasons.
A. Good English vocabulary
B. Interesting plot with characters given life
C. Balanced pace of story throughout the novel
D. No major cons
Most recommended for students and political drama or drama lovers.
Reviewed by
Jonica
The uncut broken wings
Withering summer
This book is a good choice if you like political dramas coupled with the story of gansters; The book is written well in ways that both the handles are balanced well.
Beginning with the title of the book, I would like to rate it 4/5 ; it gives the plot of the book but doesn't give away the core of the book which is a plus. Intrigued by the title, when you move to the sub-title of the book, you understand the exact theme of the book which is another plus which intrigues to read further into content.
Speaking of the cover of the book, the author teases us with bits of theme from the book and it can be rated 4.5/5 as it is interesting as well as intriguing.
Moving on to the content, it can be rated 4/5 for the following reasons.
A. Good English vocabulary
B. Interesting plot with characters given life
C. Balanced pace of story throughout the novel
D. No major cons
Most recommended for students and political drama or drama lovers.
Reviewed by
Jonica
The uncut broken wings
Withering summer
January 17, 2019
The story is based on the ongoing protests against animal slaughter. This type of book rarely comes into our literature world, where the author speaks about animal slaughter. Particularly cows and cattle are the main victims. Man butchered cows for money and in this chain politicians and the anti-social person is also involved. The Author writes this story, adding some true incidents, already happened in our society. On the other hand, how NGO’s people come forward to protest this butchering and safeguard the animal rights.
The author has come up with this tremendous theme at an imperative mode of socioeconomic trials across the country with such cold-hearted deeds. I like the part, where a common man fight against powerful political leaders and dangerous goons, to give justice to an innocent animal. The animal trafficking route and the various junctures tangled are described in a fantastic way. A very good gripping and narration showed in this book, which holds me to finish the book in a single go. There is no single drawback in the book.
The author has come up with this tremendous theme at an imperative mode of socioeconomic trials across the country with such cold-hearted deeds. I like the part, where a common man fight against powerful political leaders and dangerous goons, to give justice to an innocent animal. The animal trafficking route and the various junctures tangled are described in a fantastic way. A very good gripping and narration showed in this book, which holds me to finish the book in a single go. There is no single drawback in the book.
December 27, 2018
Book Name: The Highway Mafia
Author: Suchitra S Rao
Publisher: Notion Press
Genre: Crime Thriller
The Cover page of the book reveals that its about highway mafia and crime.
The blurb of the book gives the curiosity to know what goes in the mind of Mafia and how they track their victims.
The plot will keep you engaged with the thrills of Highway experiences. The story is bsed on the real incidences and ongoing protests on cattle slaughter. The story has the flavours of political drama and gangster activities. This is totally recommended for readers who enjoy thrill, crime, suspense and drama. It has unique storyline that would engage you till the end.
Over all I give **** to the plot of the book. The coverpage reveals the outline of the book, so **** to the cover page. The content is crisp and engaging so 4.5/5 stars.
And ***** to this courageous and eye opener work done by the author.
Author: Suchitra S Rao
Publisher: Notion Press
Genre: Crime Thriller
The Cover page of the book reveals that its about highway mafia and crime.
The blurb of the book gives the curiosity to know what goes in the mind of Mafia and how they track their victims.
The plot will keep you engaged with the thrills of Highway experiences. The story is bsed on the real incidences and ongoing protests on cattle slaughter. The story has the flavours of political drama and gangster activities. This is totally recommended for readers who enjoy thrill, crime, suspense and drama. It has unique storyline that would engage you till the end.
Over all I give **** to the plot of the book. The coverpage reveals the outline of the book, so **** to the cover page. The content is crisp and engaging so 4.5/5 stars.
And ***** to this courageous and eye opener work done by the author.
January 3, 2019
Cover: 4.5/5
Title: 4/5
Blurb: 3/5
Presentation: 4/5
Plot: 4.5/5
Final Rating: 4/5
The cover looks beautiful and different. It justifies the title and the story in true sense. The Cows being taken on a Carriage on a Highway Road with mountains on both side.
The title is good for the story. It relates with the story very well. It's quite apt.
The blurb of the book describes the core of the story, but fails to describe "How awesome the Book is".
The story is based on Animal Trafficking, political interference when someone takes a stand against it.
The Characters are quite relatable. Such people can be seen in remote rural areas, those places which we see in News and other media where animal slaughter takes place as there is no law enforcement in practice.
The language of the book is balanced, it's simple enough to connect with the readers while being written with some good vocabulary.
Looking forward to read more from the Authoress.
Title: 4/5
Blurb: 3/5
Presentation: 4/5
Plot: 4.5/5
Final Rating: 4/5
The cover looks beautiful and different. It justifies the title and the story in true sense. The Cows being taken on a Carriage on a Highway Road with mountains on both side.
The title is good for the story. It relates with the story very well. It's quite apt.
The blurb of the book describes the core of the story, but fails to describe "How awesome the Book is".
The story is based on Animal Trafficking, political interference when someone takes a stand against it.
The Characters are quite relatable. Such people can be seen in remote rural areas, those places which we see in News and other media where animal slaughter takes place as there is no law enforcement in practice.
The language of the book is balanced, it's simple enough to connect with the readers while being written with some good vocabulary.
Looking forward to read more from the Authoress.
January 19, 2019
The Highway Mafia by Suchitra
The Highway Mafia by Suchitra is a thrilling fiction. What can I say, it’s a brainteaser. The tittle itself describes it that the story deals with the so called ”Mafia”, it concludes mobsters , heading of crew of soldiers and reporting directly to the boss and underboss who hands down the instructions.
The fiction has a young protagonist whose journey starts from a youth to become a part of a frightening Mafia group of the nation which leads to the transformation of an innocent to devil.The author completely did a splendid job .The language was what made it a more interesting for the reader to continue. I completely rejoiced the story . Though it’s a page turner.
Electrifing…!!!!
The Highway Mafia by Suchitra is a thrilling fiction. What can I say, it’s a brainteaser. The tittle itself describes it that the story deals with the so called ”Mafia”, it concludes mobsters , heading of crew of soldiers and reporting directly to the boss and underboss who hands down the instructions.
The fiction has a young protagonist whose journey starts from a youth to become a part of a frightening Mafia group of the nation which leads to the transformation of an innocent to devil.The author completely did a splendid job .The language was what made it a more interesting for the reader to continue. I completely rejoiced the story . Though it’s a page turner.
Electrifing…!!!!
January 22, 2019
My Rating: 4/5
Review
“The Highway Mafia”…. A catchy title with more interesting story-line. The book will drag you to a different perspective of crime. Author has successfully linked and portrayed the current events of animal crime with special preference to cow, involvement of politics and of course the underworld. This fictional reality is a big break for readers from the stereotypical world of mafia created by movies and current web series, although one can feel like watching a suspense crime thriller while reading. Simple and error free language and pace of story making the novel more appealing and engaging. Mystery and thriller lovers, also the one who are tired with typical love stories… grab the book and read... Amazing read…..
Review
“The Highway Mafia”…. A catchy title with more interesting story-line. The book will drag you to a different perspective of crime. Author has successfully linked and portrayed the current events of animal crime with special preference to cow, involvement of politics and of course the underworld. This fictional reality is a big break for readers from the stereotypical world of mafia created by movies and current web series, although one can feel like watching a suspense crime thriller while reading. Simple and error free language and pace of story making the novel more appealing and engaging. Mystery and thriller lovers, also the one who are tired with typical love stories… grab the book and read... Amazing read…..
December 18, 2018
Book - The Highway Mafia
Author- Suchitra S Rao
Format- Ebook
The title of the book says that it's a thrilling type book and in the cover page , cattles are transporting in a truck on the Highway. The title and the cover itself is enough force to pick the book to any reader. The language is lucid and simple.
The book is a political crime fiction that shows the transformation of a young businessman to an unexpected encounter with a illegal mafia group.
The plot of the book is penned down very beautifully. A unique storyline. Loved the way the author lightens the dark side of our society.
Author- Suchitra S Rao
Format- Ebook
The title of the book says that it's a thrilling type book and in the cover page , cattles are transporting in a truck on the Highway. The title and the cover itself is enough force to pick the book to any reader. The language is lucid and simple.
The book is a political crime fiction that shows the transformation of a young businessman to an unexpected encounter with a illegal mafia group.
The plot of the book is penned down very beautifully. A unique storyline. Loved the way the author lightens the dark side of our society.
January 26, 2019
Politics and Crime. This combination seems much complicated and to write on this needs great efforts. Author has presented an amazing story to the youths of this generation. Everyone faces some of the other problem in their life but not everyone get to meet the right solution and this story is something which can be an eye opener. A much worthy read when you get confused between what to read and what's not worthy to be read.
Grab this book to see how politics play an important role in your life and how you can stop the crime with your confidence and will power.
Overall ratings- 4.8/5
Narration- 5/5
Plot- 4/5
Title- 5/5
Blurb- 4/5
Characterization- 5/5
Grab this book to see how politics play an important role in your life and how you can stop the crime with your confidence and will power.
Overall ratings- 4.8/5
Narration- 5/5
Plot- 4/5
Title- 5/5
Blurb- 4/5
Characterization- 5/5
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February 7, 2019Review-
What does it take for a common man to find justice by bringing down a multimillion-dollar corporate body to ground? This book completely shows how one common man takes steps when everything else goes sideways.
Author has worked hard in explaining how this whole country is being surrounded by politics and crime completely but there are still few left who can do anything to make everything right and this book will be an eye opener for every reader.
Grab this to see how a common man becomes unstoppable.
What does it take for a common man to find justice by bringing down a multimillion-dollar corporate body to ground? This book completely shows how one common man takes steps when everything else goes sideways.
Author has worked hard in explaining how this whole country is being surrounded by politics and crime completely but there are still few left who can do anything to make everything right and this book will be an eye opener for every reader.
Grab this to see how a common man becomes unstoppable.
February 14, 2019
The Highway Mafia is a crime thriller that deals with cattle trafficking. It is a very interesting read with twists and turns which urges one to keep turning pages. The story is weaved in a gripping way that shows many aspects of society and political involvement in it. Cover and title are well suited to the story. Narration in just flawless and characterization is perfect. The book has the potential of being made into a movie. The author has done serious research and have dong justice to such a sensitive topic. Will look forward to more of her works.
December 10, 2018
The cover seems curious enough for one to dig into the book. The blurb tells you just enough about the story which is to follow. The title falls into place as the book progresses. The story is of a unique idea something that we won't read much. The book follows the theme of politics and what one can do when they decide to achieve something. Written nicely with proper description of the events that take place. The story has its own things that you will like.
December 20, 2018
The book has a beautiful cover which is intriguing. Title opted by the author is interesting and generates a sense of amusement to read the book. The story is a political crime where the plot is exciting. In the story, the author has used a profound storyline and narrated it like a flashing movie.
The thrill and chill in the story is what we need. A person who has never read a thriller book must try this and the ones who love to read this genre, you ll love it.
The thrill and chill in the story is what we need. A person who has never read a thriller book must try this and the ones who love to read this genre, you ll love it.
January 29, 2019
The Highway Mafia underlines some serious issues of society. The story is about dealing with the ongoing protests against animal slaughter especially the cows in various parts of the world and our country. The Author has come up with a very good story line and have taken the real events into consideration. Use of High vocabulary makes the content of the book more beautiful. Narration and characterization is also good. A must read book if you're a lover of crime thrillers.
December 9, 2018
Loved this one like anything. The plot is so intriguing that I've completed it in just one ago. The language and vocabulary is also so amazing that it keeps ur interest throughout the end of it. Have to give it 5 stars to it. Looking forward to read more such novels by the author.
It has all the elements of fun and entertainment. Kuddos to the author.
It has all the elements of fun and entertainment. Kuddos to the author.
December 24, 2018
The Highway mafia is a nice fictional book written by Suchitra S Rao,on the subject of Animal trafficking. The story is weaved in a gripping way that shows many aspects of society and political involvement in it.
Narration and plot of the story is good enough to make the reader glued to it.
Cover and title of the book is well suited with the story. I liked the book.
Narration and plot of the story is good enough to make the reader glued to it.
Cover and title of the book is well suited with the story. I liked the book.
February 12, 2019
The novel is a crime thriller based on real incidents. The story is gripping and I really like the plot and the complete story line. Language is also good. Also, I liked the cover and blurb as it gives a hint about the story which makes the readers want to pick up the book. Kuddos to the author! Looking forward to more of her work.
November 15, 2019
One can easily observe from the blurb is that this book is about one man take the cause in his hand and succeed it through his acumen which obtained through his business tactics.the laudable thing about this book is that the way this author narrated with lucid and succinct way without unnecessary elements.
January 23, 2019
This book is good. The beginning piques the interets and it is maintained. This is good book and can be read by all.
January 24, 2019
The book talks about the familiar issues which made to headlines - animal slaughtering. The authoress has sensuously narratated the plot, so that the readers could easily connect with the story. The blurb is intriguing and the title and the cover adds more reasons to pick up the book.
February 6, 2019
Blurb-
“They are here and will probably reach your location in another 10 minutes,” answered a shaky voice on the phone.
“Good! Good! Keep track of them and don’t lose sight of them. See you in a bit,” replied Arjun. As soon he disconnected the call, his stern gaze broke into a devilish grin as he announced to his accomplices, “The hunt begins.”
Based on real events, The Highway Mafia is a political-crime fiction book that shows the transformation of a young businessman, who has an unexpected encounter with one of the most dreaded mafia groups in the country.
Find out what happens, when a secular youngster decides to choose the path of progressive activism to fight a multibillion-dollar worth organized crime of cattle trafficking that rely on political clout and black money to smuggle cattle.
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Review-
Every crime committed has to pay for its deeds and someone always makes the criminals pay for those crimes committed.
This book is a perfect fit and shows the real side of politics and crime in this nation. Author has very well worked on portraying the characters and their role. Sometimes all a person needs is direct results but when he finds himself being presented over wrong directions all he tries is getting justice in some or the other way and this book shows how a common man turns into a storm.
“They are here and will probably reach your location in another 10 minutes,” answered a shaky voice on the phone.
“Good! Good! Keep track of them and don’t lose sight of them. See you in a bit,” replied Arjun. As soon he disconnected the call, his stern gaze broke into a devilish grin as he announced to his accomplices, “The hunt begins.”
Based on real events, The Highway Mafia is a political-crime fiction book that shows the transformation of a young businessman, who has an unexpected encounter with one of the most dreaded mafia groups in the country.
Find out what happens, when a secular youngster decides to choose the path of progressive activism to fight a multibillion-dollar worth organized crime of cattle trafficking that rely on political clout and black money to smuggle cattle.
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Review-
Every crime committed has to pay for its deeds and someone always makes the criminals pay for those crimes committed.
This book is a perfect fit and shows the real side of politics and crime in this nation. Author has very well worked on portraying the characters and their role. Sometimes all a person needs is direct results but when he finds himself being presented over wrong directions all he tries is getting justice in some or the other way and this book shows how a common man turns into a storm.
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