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"Bharat Dev, a seeker of the unknown comes across the bizarre death of a student.
Vikrant Vasan, an enigmatic parapsychologist, demonstrates psychic feats and explains the underlying facts of the mysterious phenomena of life and the universe.
Shashidhar, as a child, underwent a series of tragic experiences in his family. He was also forced to be a guinea pig for some strange psychic experiments performed by adepts in remote mountains. Later, in his youth, he suddenly becomes aware of his psychic powers that can drive anyone's mind to chronic depression by using mere telepathic concentration. The pleasure of this power helps him unleash his misanthropic vengeance.
When a number of his victims end up with similar psychological problems to the extent of committing suicide, Bharat Dev observes this and intervenes. But he also falls into a deadly depression.
Shwetha, a beautiful young girl realises that a strange phenomenon is active as she sees her friends, one by one, collapse under extreme psychosomatic conditions including Bharat Dev. She tries to investigate, but gets more troubled by an unknown telepathic voice beckoning her in her ears all the time.
Finally, Vikrant Vasan steps in and confronts the psychic……
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Sameer Zuhad, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 10%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 40%
Tone of book
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- science fiction story
Mental/magical powers focus
Yes
magical powers:
- mind control (scifi)
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- explorer
Age:
- 40's-50's
Has magical/special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
- mind control
- clairvoyant
- can read emotions
- healing
Eccentric:
Yes
- eccentric
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- student
Has magical powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- mind reading
- clairvoyant
- can see into the future
- can cast all sorts of spells
Eccentric:
Yes
- obsessed
- deluded
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an average amount
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- physically sick
Setting
Earth setting:
- 20th century
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
scientific jargon? (SF only)
- none/very little science jargon needed
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references only
- descript of kissing
Is this an e-book?
Yes
How much dialogue?
- significantly more descript than dialog
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