HAUNTING BOMBAY, The Novel
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A literary ghost story set in 1960's India about three generations of the wealthy Mittal family who have buried a tragic history and the ghosts of the past who rise up to haunt them.
 
Naufal Khan

Naufal Khan I love the book, almost complete but dreading to get to the end where now Gulu has revealed the old secret after he went to the cemetery. I am shocked about what he said.....

January 25 at 11:18pm · Comment · · Report
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Since I’ve published Haunting Bombay, it has been reviewed by a number of book bloggers out there in cyberspace. One of my favorite bloggers is Swapna of S. Krishna Books whose reviews are consistently well-written and thoughtful. ...
October 30, 2009 at 11:49am · Comment ·
Chloe Ross
Chloe Ross
This is an amazing and lovely book. The writing is wonderful but the story combined with the talent of the writer make it impossible to put down. You will want to read it again just to discover the parts you may have missed - it is so many layers deep and worth owning. I have a copy and would encourage others to go out and get one!! This is an enthusiastic recommendation - my more literary effoort is on Amazon. Buy this book. Now.
October 30, 2009 at 12:19pm
HAUNTING BOMBAY, The Novel
Fantasy Book Critic reviewed Haunting Bombay this week, calling it “easily one of the best books of the year” with writing that is “captivating and elegant” and “a sheer pleasure to read.” Click herefor the full review.
October 28, 2009 at 9:59am · Comment ·
Chloe Ross
Chloe Ross
This is a must read. One of the best books I have read of many fine "Bombay" novels. She sits with Rushdie, Chandra and Garcia Marquez.
October 28, 2009 at 11:18am
Larry Bartlett
Larry Bartlett
Woo Hoo - it was one of the best books I've read this year and I read a lot.
October 28, 2009 at 8:04pm
Devorah Sasha

Devorah Sasha Shilpa we are 6 women that are going to Break a Guinness World record, the Longest Reading Marathon by a team, from Nov 3 to Nov 13. We know you are coming to Miami for the Miami Book Fair. We would love to have a visit from you. Here the info

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Miami, October 20, 2009 - On Tuesday morning, November 3, six women will begin a 10-day reading marathon in an attempt to break a Guinness World Records™ record while promoting education, understanding and respect for human rights.
October 25, 2009 at 3:58pm · Comment ·
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HAUNTING BOMBAY, The Novel
Wow - what a great marathon. I'd love to stop by and see you guys in action!
October 30, 2009 at 12:49pm
Rishi Chopra

Rishi Chopra Shilpa, it was great to listen to an excerpt from your novel at the Bollywood Cafe on Saturday. I look forward to reading more soon. -Rishi Chopra

October 18, 2009 at 3:29pm · Comment · · Report
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HAUNTING BOMBAY, The Novel
Thanks Rishi! Shilpa
October 30, 2009 at 12:47pm
HAUNTING BOMBAY, The Novel
I’ve been doing a lot travel in the past months, speaking at various literary events and this weekI had the opportunity to go on a virtual book tour with TLC Tours. ...
October 8, 2009 at 3:33pm · Comment ·
Chloe Ross
Chloe Ross
PLEASE read this book. It is simply wonderful!!!!!!!
October 8, 2009 at 3:44pm
Ana Kirola
Ana Kirola
Finally finished the novel today. Absolutely mind blowing ghost story. I could not stop reading the book- sad and grieving. Some books just crawl under your skin. Sniff Sniff
October 8, 2009 at 6:36pm
Chloe Ross

Chloe Ross Shilpa - I LOVE Haunting Bombay. Love it!!!!!!!!! Yes your blog maybe in the place where my characters live (check Versova where it makes that little funny jog in the Jai Prakash Rd). ).

October 6, 2009 at 3:26pm · Comment · · Report
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October 5, 2009 at 4:06am · Comment ·
Jenny Kern-Conejo
Jenny Kern-Conejo
Yippeeee
October 5, 2009 at 4:07am
Ana Kirola
Ana Kirola
I am reading it now.
October 5, 2009 at 7:27am
HAUNTING BOMBAY, The Novel
HAUNTING BOMBAY, The Novel
I HAD a blog but it seems to have vanished! Shilpa
October 5, 2009 at 8:21pm
HAUNTING BOMBAY, The Novel
Editor-in-chief Benish Shah of Neem Magazinereviewed Haunting Bombay in this month’s edition. She writes, “Providing a voice to those that are silenced creates the platform for this richly provocative story woven through symbolism, masterful storytelling, and the infamous monsoons of India. In...
HAUNTING BOMBAY, The Novel
This just in: Haunting Bombay will journey to the beautiful land of Russia, to be translated and published by Phantom Press in 2010. Foreign editions in Italy, Spain, and India will also be released next year.
September 24, 2009 at 11:56am · Comment ·
Shaila Abdullah
Shaila Abdullah
I am so happy for you, Shilpa. way to go!
September 24, 2009 at 12:07pm
Catherine Allison
Catherine Allison
Nice one, Shilpa!
September 24, 2009 at 1:41pm
Ana Kirola
Ana Kirola
I am just starting the novel now. Just finished Blind Faith it was good by Sargarita Ghose.
September 24, 2009 at 2:02pm
HAUNTING BOMBAY, The Novel
This review just appeared in the September edition of India Currents, an Indo-American monthly magazine, calling Haunting Bombay”a brilliant gothic read” that takes us on “alyrical and witty journey” where “the wet sheen of the rain, the supernatural, spiritual, and the mythological are a constant ...
September 11, 2009 at 1:43pm · Comment ·
Larry Bartlett

Larry Bartlett Just finished the novel a couple of hours ago. A beautiful book, thank you. I'm a little sad that tomorrow won't be spent with Pinky, Nimish and the Mittal family. But what a great read and ride.

September 5, 2009 at 7:46pm · Comment · · Report
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HAUNTING BOMBAY, The Novel
Thank you! Shilpa
September 24, 2009 at 11:57am
HAUNTING BOMBAY, The Novel
I’m off to sunshiny Georgia this Friday morning to participate in the annual Decatur Book Festival, near Atlanta. There’s a whole slate of activities they have planned for us authors, including readings and a special dinner and opportunities to meet and mingle with book worms of all types. I...
HAUNTING BOMBAY, The Novel

HAUNTING BOMBAY, The Novel Friends - I will be in Georgia this weekend for the annual Decatur Book Festival. Come by if you are around! http://www.decaturbookfestival.com/2009/authors/author-detail.php?PresenterID=217

September 2, 2009 at 1:04pm · Comment ·
HAUNTING BOMBAY, The Novel
Many thanks to Shashwati Talukdar for her review on Dhvani calling Haunting Bombay “an intricate and complex narrative” in which “[g]hosts lurk, grandmothers hobble around being tough matriarchs, and adults in general behave quite badly. Ther...