12 Shots In One

Book : A Twist In The Tale 

Author : Jeffrey Archer


Synopsis from the dust jacket :

No one can weave a web of suspense, deliver a jolt of surprise, or teach a lesson in living like bestselling author Jeffrey Archer. From Africa to the Middle East, and from London to Beijing, Archer takes us to places we've never seen and introduces us to people we'll never forget.
Meet the philandering husband who thinks he's committed the perfect murder; the self-assured chess champion who plays a beautiful woman for stakes far higher than cash; and the finance minister who needs to crack the secrets of a Swiss bank. Jeffrey Archer's collection of twelve spellbinding stories will sweep you on a journey of thwarted ambition, undying passion, and unswerving honour that you'll never forget.

My Review:


This is one of the best collection of short stories I have read . Though all 12 stories have something unique , I liked a few of them more than the rest..

The Steal which is about a middle aged couple on a vacation is a great story.There is lot of wit and humor in the story.Also something instored for people who like to read about cultural aspect of  places travelled.



Then there is Just Good Friends which is another winner , which I wont be revealing much about as it is something to be read and enjoyed. I still wonder I as to how I read the story without realizing where it was leading  until the very end :)



Then there is a romantic short story Christina Rosenthal in epistolary format which made me cry . Ya , it did.


Of all the stories one story stands out Cleansweep Ignatius.. Haven't read a wittier story . It is a perfect example of mystery, humor and splendid story telling.


So I finished 12 stories in this book .Feeling really good about myself after slacking in this task for a week .Remember every single story has a twist , just about when you feel you know what's going to happen..:)


My Rating : combined for the collection 4.5 out of 5


My Rating for Cleansweep Ignatius - 5 out of 5