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Ankush Saikia
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Number of Pages
416
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a contemporary crime fiction with noir sensibilities, following a private investigator navigating Delhiโs shadowy underbelly. A missing-person case pulls him into a brutal murder and a web linking corruption, match-fixing, and illegal betting across the city. Geared toward adult readers who savor morally complex mysteries and moody, atmospheric storytelling, the tone stays tense, disciplined, and unsparing.
The content unfolds as a classic detective narrativeโlean prose, city-driven scenes, and a steady accumulation of clues. The reading experience is immersive: gritty urban landscapes, nocturnal stakeouts, and dialogues that reveal character as much as motive. The detectiveโs conscience and past mistakes shape choices, adding psychological depth to the procedural pace.
Readers follow the investigation through encounters with informants, suspects, and witnesses as the plot threads weave toward a larger, darker framework. The book balances sharp procedural detail with character-driven reflection, inviting readers to weigh ethics, loyalty, and the cost of truth in a city where power and crime intersect.
Readers finish with a nuanced understanding of urban crimeโs human impact and a renewed curiosity for the unseen parts of a city, leaving a lasting impression of resilience, consequence, and the pursuit of justice in a flawed world.
Product Details
Author
Ankush Saikia
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
416
Language
English
SKU
9780143421207
ISBN
9780143421207
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 499
โน 475
โน 24 Off