What happens when two women find themselves in the midst of horrendous crimes? 

Join us as Tara and Michelle speak to two avid thriller writers– Devashish Sardana and Nidhi Upadhyay. In this episode, Devashish discusses his book “The Girl with Broken Dreams”, a story of a feisty CBI investigator who finds herself in a quest for the truth behind a string of suicides, while battling her own demons. And Nidhi Upadhyay talks about her book “I Hear You”, a story of a woman trapped in an abusive marriage, and how she starts talking to the baby in her womb- only to find him responding! 

In this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature. 

Tune in to hear how they started their thriller-writing journey, how they kept finding their way back despite having day jobs, and the concerning contents of a thriller writer’s search history! 

Books and authors mentioned in this episode:

• The Silence of the Lambs - Thomas Harris
• And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie
• Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn
• Godaan - Munshi Premchand
• Where the Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens
• Movies and TV shows mentioned in this episode:
• Misery - Stephen King (Director- Rob Reiner)
• Mahabharata - B.R. Chopra

Upcoming Bound Retreats
Immersive, one-of-a-kind literary experiences that take writers into the heart of India’s most breathtaking landscapes.

1. Wanderlust Travel Writing Retreat in Chetinad | 16 - 21 September 
2. Whimsy Fiction Writing Retreat in Coonoor | 8 - 12 October 

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‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.