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Man Behind the Missing Machine
Most flights reach most destinations… but some don’t.
He boarded the plane, did something inside, and deplaned. That flight took off, but never landed.
He has no name, no identity, no address, and no country. With nowhere to start, a long way to go and a looming deadline, a dangerous pursuit unfolds. The world is watching, national pride is at stake, and failure is not an option.
But success seems so unlikely…
Join this mission to expose the mysterious Man Behind the Missing Machine for a pulse-racing adventure, a shocking revelation, and a touching finale.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 9, 2021
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March 16, 2021
By reading the title only, you can guess the genre and tentative plot. Suspense thriller is my most favourite genre to read so I had to pick it up. The book has interesting cover too. I will briefly summarise the plot trying to avoid spoilers. As we can predict from title and cover, the book is about a flight. The story starts with boarding of a flight on Dubai International Airport. Most of the flights and airports have proper security and reaches to the destination. But some of them don’t. One man boarded on a flight. And that flight never landed anywhere. All the authorities and airports securities are facing dilemma. A terrorist attack was being suspected. But how can they have missed those gross things such as weapons. And the main question is how can one person can make an entire flight go missing. Read the book to know entire story. I have vaguely summarise the blurb as specific details will lead to spoilers. I liked the plot. It’s unique. Author has narrated entire story time and place wise. This shows author has thoroughly imagined the plot. Because slightest mistake can go wrong. Plus this is fiction, so minor error can be fatal in case of suspense. Author has done indeed good job in that case. So hats off to that. The story is written to the point and fast paced. That way it can hold the attention of the reader. The thrill was maintained throughout the plot. The story took few unexpected turns. The language of the book is lucid, that way everyone can pick it up. Overall good one.
March 29, 2021
"Man behind the missing machine" is positioned as a must-read for anyone who enjoys a fast-paced well-written book, across a variety of genre interests. The book is an urban thriller inspired by India's recent courageous endeavours in eradicating terrorism.
This book is without a doubt one of the most involved and simultaneously enjoyable books I have ever read. Dense to the point of labour, but captivating well past my bedtime, the author knows exactly where to draw the line between lots of information and tedious boredom. His language is not very difficult to interpret, rather he emphasizes more the primary plot of the story, rather than working a lot on the way of writing.
The writing style of the author is fast-paced and very energetic. He makes sure to include the thriller vibes into each segment of the story, so as to make the reading experience both entertaining and intriguing. The author, being a pilot himself, knows the intricacies of modern aviation and the complex strategies involved in it. This injects a lot of details and facts in the plotline, such that the book becomes very precise and accurate. His research is well-versed and layered, and he knows what to put in his writing to make it sound realistic.
As a downside to the book, it can be noticed that the author tries to build up a balanced front in his story and thus covers up the wrongdoings of politicians in our country. His writing seems extremely diplomatic in some areas. In such portions of the story, he could have incorporated some of his own insights and opinions. Moreover, a major part that makes a thriller a good one, is that it builds up a climax and then drops the reader into it. Though in this book, I personally did not find any particular climax to be that powerful of a crescendo. More effort could have been put towards the climax building aspect of the plotline.
This book is without a doubt one of the most involved and simultaneously enjoyable books I have ever read. Dense to the point of labour, but captivating well past my bedtime, the author knows exactly where to draw the line between lots of information and tedious boredom. His language is not very difficult to interpret, rather he emphasizes more the primary plot of the story, rather than working a lot on the way of writing.
The writing style of the author is fast-paced and very energetic. He makes sure to include the thriller vibes into each segment of the story, so as to make the reading experience both entertaining and intriguing. The author, being a pilot himself, knows the intricacies of modern aviation and the complex strategies involved in it. This injects a lot of details and facts in the plotline, such that the book becomes very precise and accurate. His research is well-versed and layered, and he knows what to put in his writing to make it sound realistic.
As a downside to the book, it can be noticed that the author tries to build up a balanced front in his story and thus covers up the wrongdoings of politicians in our country. His writing seems extremely diplomatic in some areas. In such portions of the story, he could have incorporated some of his own insights and opinions. Moreover, a major part that makes a thriller a good one, is that it builds up a climax and then drops the reader into it. Though in this book, I personally did not find any particular climax to be that powerful of a crescendo. More effort could have been put towards the climax building aspect of the plotline.
March 29, 2021
This is a great mixture of suspense and thriller. The book is focused on the plotline that one day a man boarded an usual flight which was nothing uncommon but what happened after it make many wonder. The reason behind this was that the whole flight went missing after it took off for its usual route.
It is indeed a shocking thing that how a whole flight went missing after it took off like it's usual days. No arrival information or no news was collected or received for the same flight.
How the things unexpectedly went on a usual day leading to this outcome?
Well that's the plot is all about and I won't reveal or give any spoilers here.
The language used is lucid. The narration is good. The words selection is easy and simple making it a good read for all.
I finished it in one sitting only.
It is indeed a shocking thing that how a whole flight went missing after it took off like it's usual days. No arrival information or no news was collected or received for the same flight.
How the things unexpectedly went on a usual day leading to this outcome?
Well that's the plot is all about and I won't reveal or give any spoilers here.
The language used is lucid. The narration is good. The words selection is easy and simple making it a good read for all.
I finished it in one sitting only.
March 25, 2021
A movie for your mind
What a story!!!
Started with a bang and a happily ever after ending, tell me what more does a girl need?
I'll tell you, it's a story jam-packed with action, drama, love and romance.
What a story!!!
Started with a bang and a happily ever after ending, tell me what more does a girl need?
I'll tell you, it's a story jam-packed with action, drama, love and romance.
July 12, 2021
Full review on my blog:
https://blog.medhaapps.com/2021/07/bo...
An aircraft with more than 160 passengers and crew took off from Dubai, never to reach its destination, Mumbai. One passenger deplaned moment before departure and though the crew have carried out mandatory checks for planned sabotage, they found none. None of the extremist groups claimed the flight disappearance as their action.
An aircraft off radars, without being found collapsed or exploded, can only be explained by the missing passenger, whom the security agencies of India are searching for. Finding the missing passenger, the motive behind the disappearance of the flight and the events that lead to it forms the rest of the story.
The title of the book and the cover hint at the theme of the story, so the reader can anticipate the thrill the story has to offer. The USP of the story lies in the protagonist KK finding the first clue about the missing passenger, who does not have any identity or address. Once KK figures out the possible link that will take him to the mysterious man, it’s all about following the lead, one clue to another.
Along with finding the culprit, KK must win the confidence of his seniors who are upset with his past failed missions and win back his lady love Avani following their long separation. The current mission is equally challenging with meagre resources at his disposal, bureaucratic hurdles, and an immature team to support him.
The multiple twists and turns in the story as KK sets about to find the mystery man keeps the reader engaged through out. The author has done good research around the technicalities of a flight and its operations, security forces, combined with his own personal experience of being a fighter and commercial pilot, however, the writing style gives away that the author is new to writing.
The narration pace is racy, and the ending is unexpected. The characters are well developed for a thriller. If you are a fan of thriller genre and enjoy fast paced thrillers, then this one will make for a good read.
https://blog.medhaapps.com/2021/07/bo...
An aircraft with more than 160 passengers and crew took off from Dubai, never to reach its destination, Mumbai. One passenger deplaned moment before departure and though the crew have carried out mandatory checks for planned sabotage, they found none. None of the extremist groups claimed the flight disappearance as their action.
An aircraft off radars, without being found collapsed or exploded, can only be explained by the missing passenger, whom the security agencies of India are searching for. Finding the missing passenger, the motive behind the disappearance of the flight and the events that lead to it forms the rest of the story.
The title of the book and the cover hint at the theme of the story, so the reader can anticipate the thrill the story has to offer. The USP of the story lies in the protagonist KK finding the first clue about the missing passenger, who does not have any identity or address. Once KK figures out the possible link that will take him to the mysterious man, it’s all about following the lead, one clue to another.
Along with finding the culprit, KK must win the confidence of his seniors who are upset with his past failed missions and win back his lady love Avani following their long separation. The current mission is equally challenging with meagre resources at his disposal, bureaucratic hurdles, and an immature team to support him.
The multiple twists and turns in the story as KK sets about to find the mystery man keeps the reader engaged through out. The author has done good research around the technicalities of a flight and its operations, security forces, combined with his own personal experience of being a fighter and commercial pilot, however, the writing style gives away that the author is new to writing.
The narration pace is racy, and the ending is unexpected. The characters are well developed for a thriller. If you are a fan of thriller genre and enjoy fast paced thrillers, then this one will make for a good read.
March 19, 2021
Firstly, I thank the author for giving me an opportunity to review his work of fiction.
The blurb of Man Behind the Missing Machine was very very intriguing for me. Suspense and thriller novels have always been my go-to genre every time when I am in need of some intellectual exercises. Man Behind the Missing Machine deals with the sudden disappearance of an aeroplane which was en route to its usual destination. While many people speculated that it was an act of terrorism, others cannot believe the fact that a flight full of passengers and crew has vanished without a trace. Judging by the premise of the book, it is indeed difficult to restrain yourself from reading Man Behind the Missing Machine to know “what happened to the aeroplane?” Among the handful of features, I like about the book is the story and the manner in which the plot has been developed systematically. The narrative technique oscillates from the chronological record of the event to that of the spatial. The style of writing is certainly impressive. Yet, I believe, the language employed in Man Behind the Missing Machine could have been more sophisticated, with a proper and consistent syntax to suit the cast. Yet, you can definitely pick this up if you are into mystery novels and thrilling plot twists. I convey my best wishes to the author for his future endeavours.
The blurb of Man Behind the Missing Machine was very very intriguing for me. Suspense and thriller novels have always been my go-to genre every time when I am in need of some intellectual exercises. Man Behind the Missing Machine deals with the sudden disappearance of an aeroplane which was en route to its usual destination. While many people speculated that it was an act of terrorism, others cannot believe the fact that a flight full of passengers and crew has vanished without a trace. Judging by the premise of the book, it is indeed difficult to restrain yourself from reading Man Behind the Missing Machine to know “what happened to the aeroplane?” Among the handful of features, I like about the book is the story and the manner in which the plot has been developed systematically. The narrative technique oscillates from the chronological record of the event to that of the spatial. The style of writing is certainly impressive. Yet, I believe, the language employed in Man Behind the Missing Machine could have been more sophisticated, with a proper and consistent syntax to suit the cast. Yet, you can definitely pick this up if you are into mystery novels and thrilling plot twists. I convey my best wishes to the author for his future endeavours.
April 3, 2021
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📚 Book Review
Title : Man behind the missing machine
Author : Avinash Chikte
Language : English
Edition : Kindle
Pages : 257
💫 Missing planes has always been a matter of great concern among people. This particular topic has always amused me and aroused me to dig further into more details. There is a long list of planes which have disappeared during the flight from the radar and the reason is still unknown. The mystery of missing planes still remains unknown.
💫 After having a look on the cover and reading the book's blurb I could hardly wait to get my hands on them. The story is one of the most chilling thriller of the year. It gives us goosebumps while reading it.
💫 Most flights reach their destination,
But some don't.
💫 These lines are enough to make a person fumble through the book. It is a masterpiece. The book outlines about the missing planes which are on their route but they don't reach their destination and go missing. There are various reasons associated with the vanishing of planes but the truth is still unknown.
💫 It is a fast paced mystery thriller. The plot of the story is superb. I admire the author writing skills. His extensive research for this book can be visualized through this book. It is an engaging as well as engrossing story full of twist and turns. The language is simple and easy.
🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
📚 Book Review
Title : Man behind the missing machine
Author : Avinash Chikte
Language : English
Edition : Kindle
Pages : 257
💫 Missing planes has always been a matter of great concern among people. This particular topic has always amused me and aroused me to dig further into more details. There is a long list of planes which have disappeared during the flight from the radar and the reason is still unknown. The mystery of missing planes still remains unknown.
💫 After having a look on the cover and reading the book's blurb I could hardly wait to get my hands on them. The story is one of the most chilling thriller of the year. It gives us goosebumps while reading it.
💫 Most flights reach their destination,
But some don't.
💫 These lines are enough to make a person fumble through the book. It is a masterpiece. The book outlines about the missing planes which are on their route but they don't reach their destination and go missing. There are various reasons associated with the vanishing of planes but the truth is still unknown.
💫 It is a fast paced mystery thriller. The plot of the story is superb. I admire the author writing skills. His extensive research for this book can be visualized through this book. It is an engaging as well as engrossing story full of twist and turns. The language is simple and easy.
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April 5, 2021
✨Book Name - Man Behind the Missing Machine
✨Author Name - Avinash Chikte
✨Genre - Suspense and thriller
✨Rated - 5 / 5
💠I love perusing secret thrill rides and the title of this book has such a charming impact that I was unable to hold on to begin reading.💠
💠Here, 'Man Behind the Missing Machine' by 'Avinash Chikte' is book having a totally extraordinary story with brimming with anticipation and exciting experience. The snippet of the book is adequate to pull in the perusers and pick it to peruse. It is captivating one.💠
💠The story is about an airplane what begins it's excursion from the Dubai worldwide air terminal. Very much like an ordinary airplane, this one likewise outperforms all the security checks. The travelers are permitted to load onto the plane, and the excursion begins. What's more, presently, the plane evaporates. It gets totally off the radar. How that happens is a major secret, which is to be settled! The book takes us through a rollercoaster of rush and tension. The story is all around paced and amazingly intriguing.💠
💠Author has kept up the anticipation all through the book which will keep perusers to adhere to it. The language and style of portrayal is straightforward yet clear. It merits perusing. Prescribed to each one of the individuals who tension thrillers.💠
✨Author Name - Avinash Chikte
✨Genre - Suspense and thriller
✨Rated - 5 / 5
💠I love perusing secret thrill rides and the title of this book has such a charming impact that I was unable to hold on to begin reading.💠
💠Here, 'Man Behind the Missing Machine' by 'Avinash Chikte' is book having a totally extraordinary story with brimming with anticipation and exciting experience. The snippet of the book is adequate to pull in the perusers and pick it to peruse. It is captivating one.💠
💠The story is about an airplane what begins it's excursion from the Dubai worldwide air terminal. Very much like an ordinary airplane, this one likewise outperforms all the security checks. The travelers are permitted to load onto the plane, and the excursion begins. What's more, presently, the plane evaporates. It gets totally off the radar. How that happens is a major secret, which is to be settled! The book takes us through a rollercoaster of rush and tension. The story is all around paced and amazingly intriguing.💠
💠Author has kept up the anticipation all through the book which will keep perusers to adhere to it. The language and style of portrayal is straightforward yet clear. It merits perusing. Prescribed to each one of the individuals who tension thrillers.💠
May 2, 2021
There are very few novels that I pick merely on the basis of an exceptional blurb , author's credentials and an intriguing title . And this book definitely has all the three elements that every author should take a cue from who worry about their book sales .
The story is about an air plane that did start its voyage towards the destination quite normally but never lands. Lots of speculations goes like what exactly happened and the administration starts smelling some foul play and some terrorist angle involved. The tale moves with a great pace and author systematically in a step by step manner lay bare the suspense element.
The USP of the novel is its organized structure ,narration skills and the suspense which is kept intact throughout. Though there are some glaring downsides too like at some places too much information is given which might lead to boredom. That's a bit suicidal for a thriller. Also at few juncture I felt when a opiniated view was required ,author has reserved his comments and disposition and dealt things in a diplomatic manner. Also the climax could have planned better and would have done a great deal of good to the book if treated with more care. Notwithstanding these shortcomings ,on the whole , the book ticks most of the boxes and should be picked especially if thriller is your preferred genre.
The story is about an air plane that did start its voyage towards the destination quite normally but never lands. Lots of speculations goes like what exactly happened and the administration starts smelling some foul play and some terrorist angle involved. The tale moves with a great pace and author systematically in a step by step manner lay bare the suspense element.
The USP of the novel is its organized structure ,narration skills and the suspense which is kept intact throughout. Though there are some glaring downsides too like at some places too much information is given which might lead to boredom. That's a bit suicidal for a thriller. Also at few juncture I felt when a opiniated view was required ,author has reserved his comments and disposition and dealt things in a diplomatic manner. Also the climax could have planned better and would have done a great deal of good to the book if treated with more care. Notwithstanding these shortcomings ,on the whole , the book ticks most of the boxes and should be picked especially if thriller is your preferred genre.
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March 27, 2021Imagine a book...
Now imagine a movie...
Now put them two together...
What do you get?
It's a book movie, not a screen adaptation of the book but a legit movie for your brain and that is what you get with this one.
It started with a bang, literally, only this one wasn't heart just felt deep in the heart. I love fast faced stories, they make my heart go pitter patter and K K was like the man to make it happen. There was love, romance and desire but also dark lust, betrayal and hated. So many different kinds of friendship and compadre were seen that it's bound to make you a tad bit teary eyed. Every page took story to a different height all together.
One thing I would have thought different was the whole old ahem flame coming back to backstab but it's wasn't true. May be my bestie is right, I am reading way too much mystery that everything looks ready to jump out and try and catch me.
Give this preeeeeeety a try, you are bound to love it
Now imagine a movie...
Now put them two together...
What do you get?
It's a book movie, not a screen adaptation of the book but a legit movie for your brain and that is what you get with this one.
It started with a bang, literally, only this one wasn't heart just felt deep in the heart. I love fast faced stories, they make my heart go pitter patter and K K was like the man to make it happen. There was love, romance and desire but also dark lust, betrayal and hated. So many different kinds of friendship and compadre were seen that it's bound to make you a tad bit teary eyed. Every page took story to a different height all together.
One thing I would have thought different was the whole old ahem flame coming back to backstab but it's wasn't true. May be my bestie is right, I am reading way too much mystery that everything looks ready to jump out and try and catch me.
Give this preeeeeeety a try, you are bound to love it
March 25, 2021
This is a great mixture of suspense and thriller. The book is focused on the plotline that one day a man boarded an usual flight which was nothing uncommon but what happened after it make many wonder. The reason behind this was that the whole flight went missing after it took off for its usual route.
It is indeed a shocking thing that how a whole flight went missing after it took off like it's usual days. No arrival information or no news was collected or received for the same flight.
How the things unexpectedly went on a usual day leading to this outcome?
Well that's the plot is all about and I won't reveal or give any spoilers here.
The language used is lucid. The narration is good. The words selection is easy and simple making it a good read for all.
I finished it in one sitting only.
It is indeed a shocking thing that how a whole flight went missing after it took off like it's usual days. No arrival information or no news was collected or received for the same flight.
How the things unexpectedly went on a usual day leading to this outcome?
Well that's the plot is all about and I won't reveal or give any spoilers here.
The language used is lucid. The narration is good. The words selection is easy and simple making it a good read for all.
I finished it in one sitting only.
March 19, 2021
According to me, a good thriller is one where the suspense keeps on building and then the climax comes with a bang. This book definitely met that standard for me.
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A suspected terrorist activity, a missing flight and a rouge officer on a mission to find the suspect. If this doesn't seem like a good suspense - thriller then what does?
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The plot of the book is quite interesting and maintains the suspense throughout. The book is fast - paced. The plot twist was placed very nicely.
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The language of the book is very well-balanced and at times dramatic. The structure of the book is compound. And the flow is lucid. This book was definitely a page - turner for me.
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A suspected terrorist activity, a missing flight and a rouge officer on a mission to find the suspect. If this doesn't seem like a good suspense - thriller then what does?
.
The plot of the book is quite interesting and maintains the suspense throughout. The book is fast - paced. The plot twist was placed very nicely.
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The language of the book is very well-balanced and at times dramatic. The structure of the book is compound. And the flow is lucid. This book was definitely a page - turner for me.
April 22, 2021
Man behind the missing machine is a fast paced political drama. I flew through the book. It is clipped and crisp making it a thorough page turner.
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December 7, 2021
Too Bollywood
Way too Bollywood. No real storyline, the main hero keeps monologues to himself. Timepass read. So so ok. If u have time
Way too Bollywood. No real storyline, the main hero keeps monologues to himself. Timepass read. So so ok. If u have time
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