Writing stories that unravel

nitish

mystery, technology, and relationships.

When the worm of a thought grows up into a crocodile, I write!
– Nitish Bhushan
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MY FIRST NOVEL

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LOVE

SWIPE

BLACKMAIL

Love Swipe Blackmail is a fast-paced mystery thriller. Early readers called it out as a page turner, curiosity builder, deceptive, suspenseful, unputdownable, captivating, and a story with unexpected twists and turns. As a first-time author I was glad to receive this feedback. Also, quite a handsome number of my readers have reached out to me asking for a sequel. It is in the works.

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ABOUT THE BOOK 😇

Whenever I meet my readers, I make it a point to ask them how did they feel after reading Love Swipe Blackmail. What were the initial thoughts that came to their minds and how was their reading experience. Student readers tend to associate their classmates with one character or the other, and share with me tales of friendly adventure. Those who are in their careers reminisce how they used to trust, depend and call upon their friends in the time of their need.

So you see one way or the other, our sweetest memories are around our friends and the things we do for them and the things they do for us. When you have friends on your side, the size of obstacle, doesn’t matter.
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ABOUT AUTHOR

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Nitish Bhushan: Indian Thriller Author

No author can write without reading first. My early readings were stories from the Ramayan, the Mahabharat and Indian freedom fighters. I found these narrations gripping, adventurous, filled with backstories and layers and layers of mystery. In fact, some of the backstories keep you on the edge, won’t call them nail biters, but yes, engaging, curiosity-piquing, and at times even suspenseful – especially the stories of our freedom fighters.

My journey to Becoming an Indian Thriller Writer

With time, I developed an interest in reading astrophysics and quantum mechanics. There is just so much of thrill in the stories of the atoms and the stars. Then there were stories of Indian military heroes. Nothing can be more thrilling than what our heroes have had to endure to keep us safe and free.

So when the thought of writing a novel myself arose, I thought to write something that gets counted amongst the best thriller books by Indian authors. Of course, one would want to be remembered as the author of the best thriller books of all time. I am sure with my hard work and your blessings, it will happen. Explore my work & delve into the world of Indian suspense literature here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fiction often mirrors life, and sometimes, reality is stranger than anything we can imagine. Love Swipe Blackmail is entirely fictional, but the emotional truths it captures are very real. The idea began with a simple question: What drives someone in a committed relationship to swipe right? Around that time, I was reading a lot about modern relationships, the prevalance of dating apps, and the voids people try to fill in the digital age. The plot came from observation, research, and imagination, not any one person’s story. But if you see bits of real life in it, that’s probably because we’re all navigating similar temptations and choices.

That’s one of the most flattering things a reader can say. So thank you! I didn’t base any character directly on a real person, but I did borrow from real life. While shaping each character, I’d ask: How would someone smart, flawed, curious, like people I know, respond to this twist? I drew inspiration from conversations, quirks, and emotional responses of friends, colleagues, and even strangers on the internet. I wanted to write fiction that feels emotionally authentic. To my mind, fictional characters shouldn’t feel fake. They should feel familiar. They should not feel unreal. They should feel relatable.

Technology did not invent desire. it just amplified access. Cheating didn’t begin with swipes and DMs; those are just the new corridors where old temptations roam. Dating apps make it faster, more discreet, and more gamified, like temptation, only now with push notifications. What has changed is not human nature, but the speed and stealth with which someone can cross emotional boundaries. In Love Swipe Blackmail, there is this grey zone between a ‘harmless swipe’ and a life-altering mistake. That is exactly where the drama unfolds. The truth is, it was never about the app. It was always about the choices we make. So who is cheating? Is it the app, or the thumb behind the screen? Now, with just one thumb and two seconds of poor judgment, you can go from “just browsing” to “just ruined everything.” Dating apps haven’t made people disloyal. They have just made it easier to outsource effort – just swipe, chat, ghost, repeat. In Love Swipe Blackmail, that one swipe sets off a digital chain reaction that even the smartest guy didn’t see coming. Moral of the story? If you’re in love, maybe leave dating apps to your single friends. If not, well, read the book first. It might save you a lawyer’s fee.

Yes. And not just one, but two! Originally, Love Swipe Blackmail was meant to be a standalone. But then came the book club questions, the DM nudges, the Insta messages, and the reader questions  asking, “What happens next?” That love and curiosity from the reader changed everything. In fact I remember asking a counter question when a reader asked me about a sequel. I asked them why do you want me to give you a sequel. And he replied saying that he wanted to know what is happening in Ravi’s, Vandana’s and Bhanu’s life. So now, what started as one book will evolve into a three-part series. The sequel is already in the works, and let’s just say, the secrets get darker, the stakes get higher, and not everyone walks away clean. Love Swipe Blackmail was just the beginning.

It’s not your typical love story. And it’s definitely not your typical thriller. The plot – fast paced and twisty like a mountain road. Two timelines, one ticking clock, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. The characters? Flawed, funny, sharp, the kind you’ll root for even when they mess up. The hero? A guy who thought he was in control… until one swipe changed everything. It’s romance with consequences. It is a thriller with a heart.
And a story that asks: In the age of likes and lies, who can you really trust?

NITISH BHUSHAN

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