"A thrilling novel of one of the world's wonders. Neal Nathan may well be the Dan Brown of the Indian subcontinent." - Thierry Sagnier, author of 'Dope'
"Nathan uses the existing controversies surrounding the Taj Mahal's purpose and construction and turns them into a surprising, exciting conspiracy thriller...This is a science-minded procedural through and through...stands as a tribute to the power and appeal of science and the pursuit of truth in the face of superstition and politics...Nathan's extensive research into the origins of this palace of secrets, as well as fascinating Indian politics and history, distinguish this thoughtful page-turner...Fans of procedural thrillers and archeological mysteries will be delighted by this tale of the Taj Mahal." - BookLife, USA, April 14, 2022
"Author, Neal Nathan delivers an attention-holding mystery with intrigue, action, and well-developed characters. Graphic in his descriptions, Nathan creates a captivating mystery. The dialog is authentic, and the characters are well-developed allowing the story to flow effortlessly and smoothly. This is an intriguing mystery based on a well-known historical monument. Whether you enjoy creative fiction with historical references or just a good solid mystery, this is a book you should read." - Charla White, Audiobookreviewer.com
"Neal Nathan, in his edgy, fast-paced thriller - Raaz Mahal - has reimagined it [The Taj Mahal] as a mausoleum containing a heart-stopping mystery and subtitled it The Palace of Secrets. [...] Neal Nathan has crafted a desi version of the Dan Brown template, creating an absorbing mélange of history, myth, and fiction along with a nonconformist protagonist to give readers a plot full of twists and turns and OMG moments." - Dr. Supantha Bhattacharya, The Hitavada, India, January 20, 2022