THE DRIVE  (Paperback, UMESH RAJA)

“One of the pulse-pounding blends of suspense, thrills, and emotions that literally blurs the thin line between right and wrong, good and bad. A gut-wrenching narrative that hooks you from the start and doesn't let go until the last page is flipped” • Vilok (Hari Anand) Shetty, Film Director – CHASE – in the dark. A murky tale of revenge, crime, and redemption, set in the confines of London's boroughs and its outskirts. In the bustling borough of London, Wing Commander (Retd) Suhas Vaidya faces every parent's worst nightmare—the sudden disappearance of his beloved teenage daughter, Shruthi, during a casual car drive. For Suhas, a retired defence officer from India now living in London, the agony of uncertainty is almost unbearable. The only lead comes from an unlikely source—an eight-year-old deaf and mute British girl named Maggie, who glimpses a fleeting moment of distress from her school bus. In a pulse-pounding race against time, Police Officer Jenny takes charge of the investigation. Her unwavering determination, intelligence, and resilience drive her to go all out to bring Shruthi home, even as she carries the weight of her own emotional scars. "The Drive" is a gripping, nerve-wracking thriller that delves into the depths of a father's love and the lengths he will go to save his daughter. It is more than a thriller; it's a pulse-pounding adventure into the heart of darkness, where love and determination clash with malevolence. With an intricate plot, compelling characters, and unexpected twists and turns at the blink of an eye, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seat. Will Suhas find his little angel Shruthi in time? Dive into this electrifying adventure and find out—because in the darkest moments, even a glimmer of hope can light the way forward.