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Scammed - Confessions of a Confused Accountant

Rs 175

This one is supposed to be by an anonymous writer. Scratch that, its written by me. Scammed began after I read a little newspaper article in Bangalore about growing investor fraud in a period of economic boom. I felt that it might be best to write a story set in corporate India, which flips the India shining paradigm and explores what can happen when a fairy tale goes off the tracks. 

Here’s what its about - 

Life is miserable for Hitesh Patel, despite his coveted job in a top accounting firm. Labeled a nerd by colleagues, ignored by women and rebuked by parents, Hitesh cannot resist when offered a lucrative job as the CEO of an off shoot of the failing automobile company, Supreme Motors. So what if the owner Venugopal Reddy, a sleazy businessman with political connections, actually wants Hitesh to fix the company to save his skin? Hitesh s drive and quest for success helps turn the Company s fortunes around; he is seen a rising corporate star, he begins dating a model and is pampered by parents.

 

Championed as the poster boy of emerging India, Hitesh s fairy tale ends quickly. As his cursed luck would have it, he is soon on the run from the law allegedly as the perpetrator of a financial scam and accused of defrauding thousands of investors! With his back against the wall, and growing public and media opinion against him, will Hitesh come out of the mess he finds himself in? 

Here are some reviews - 

Bangalore Mirror - ‘A must read…’

Helter Skelter – “Scammed may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I’d recommend giving the book a read, especially for those who are looking for an uncomplicated, light, suspense-spun tale.” 

Bookrack – “The book was quite engaging, i read it in one go and quite enjoyed the pace!! Yes, it did feel filmy, but i must give it to the author for maintaining pace, and keeping it real!!” 

Bookchums – “The story Scammed has dirt and scams spilled all over. From murky politicians, a speedily growing business, a crafty model, an alleged murder, jail sentence, exploited workers, intruding journalists, the book is jam packed with all the drama we hear of in real life.” 

Anshuman Jha, Bollywood Actor – “This racy, edge of the seat novel is a film crying to be made…”

Dfuse.in -  ”This book is amongst those that can be read in one or two sittings. It is simple to read and isn’t stretched too much. However, it does deliver a few twists which are needed for the reader to prevent it from becoming almost predictable.”

You can buy it here - 

Flipkart - http://www.flipkart.com/books/9381626061?_l=gWxQa0snNjHUHKJhnj_y0w—&_r=Iu5B3czXifZoDlYW6BAAkQ—&ref=4babdfee-3ff2-4721-8ec2-a90cb5cb682a

 

Indiaplaza –

http://www.indiaplaza.com/scammed-anonymous/books/9789381626061.htm

 

Landmark –

http://www.landmarkonthenet.com/scammed-confessions-confused-accountant-by-anonymous-books-9789381626061-19441068/