{"product_id":"9780141196633","title":"The Galton Case","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mature mystery novel that sits at the intersection of crime fiction and literary noir. A dying mother asks a seasoned investigator to find her missing son, and the case opens a doorway into poverty, greed, and questions of identity. The intended reader is adults who enjoy character‑driven puzzles, morally grey choices, and atmospheric, investigation‑centered storytelling. The tone is tense, thoughtful, and quietly haunting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as a tight, story‑driven investigation, the book relies on lean, lyrical prose and a humane, skeptical detective voice. The reading experience is distinctive for its focus on character and mood rather than sensational twists, with revelations arriving through careful interviews, fragmentary memories, and the slow unmasking of long‑held lies. Readers move through an atmosphere of quiet menace and moral complexity, tracing a path from a family crisis to a wider examination of class, ambition, and the costs of keeping secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMissing‑person case that exposes family secrets and social costs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCharacter‑driven investigation with moral ambiguity and empathy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStory‑led noir prose with clarity, precision, and a lyrical edge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwists and discoveries that deepen motive, consequence, and tone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImmersive mid‑century mood and setting that heightens realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a heightened awareness of how greed shapes identities and choices, and with a sense of thoughtful unease that lingers. The reading journey builds curiosity, invites reflection on justice and memory, and leaves a lasting impression of a detective story that blends hardboiled grit with humane insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540416180441,"sku":"9780141196633","price":475.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/91SE6LhGkoL._SL1500.jpg?v=1779267609","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780141196633","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}