No safe zone by Adite Banerjie

"No safe zone" by Adite Banerjie - Not as good as the name. 

This book is published by Harlequin in 2016 and has 176 pages. 

Qiara Rana works for an NGO, abroad, specializing in Girl welfare. Situation makes her travel to Delhi where she has worst memories of her life. Kabir, An investigator with IB, is trying to investigate a money laundering racket. 

What is the connection between Qiara, money laundering, child trade, Kabir and the Prince? What is the meaning of tattoo on Qiara? Why does her father behave so badly? Does Qiara dislike Kabir?

The story revolves around money laundering, child adoption racket, sibling rivalry, horse polo and lost love. It takes place in Delhi and Rajasthan. 

Characterization is not very mature. In reality although there are many characters, there are only two important ones. Qiara despite being grown up behaves like a child. Kabir behaves in a mature manner but is not developed enough as a character. Qiara's father is also an important character but does not get due page space. He is a nobody for the entire book and suddenly comes to predominance in the end.

Why does Kabir let Qiara wander alone? Why does Munim marry the girl? Why does villain want to send the child for adoption? Such question come to mind but are not satisfactorily answered. 

The climax was expected to be full of action. But it turns out to be a placid affair and concludes almost without any action. Author relies on trickery rather than action. So it is not very effective. 

Author has not been able to decide if it's a love story on a thriller background or a thriller laced with love. In reality neither gets prominence. 

The book title looks interesting. What is the significance of no safe zone? Well not much other than the fact that trouble follows Qiara after the story starts.

Why did I read this book? Blurb. 

What I didn't like?  Character maturity.

What did I like? A bit different story.

 Not a must read.