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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
144
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a non-fiction true crime book. It revisits a notorious case from the late 1970s that stretched across Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana, drawing on police files, FIRs, contemporary reportage, and interviews. The central theme is how a petty thief became a dangerous serial killer, and what that transformation reveals about crime, justice, and the social world that enabled it. The intended reader is an adult audience interested in investigative history, criminology, and unsparing, documentary storytelling. The tone is factual, sober, and deeply revealing, inviting readers to consider how circumstance and motive intersect in real crimes.
The narrative is presented as a documentary reconstruction, weaving together a clear chronology and a broad social backdrop. By grounding the story in primary sources and firsthand accounts, the work offers a distinctive, evidence-led reading experience that stays faithful to events while guiding readers through the complexities of investigation and accountability. The writing stays precise and restrained, encouraging readers to weigh the facts without sensationalism and to reflect on the forces that shaped these crimes.
For non-fiction readers and those curious about crime history, key concepts include serial crime patterns, investigative procedures, and the forensic context of the era. Learning feels accessible as complex material is framed through concrete cases, timeline milestones, and cause-and-effect storytelling that connects individual actions to systemic conditions.
Readers finish with a clearer understanding of a pivotal chapter in crime history, enhanced skills for evaluating sources and evidence, and a nuanced perspective on how crime intersects with social conditions and justice. The book leaves with a lasting impression of historical context, accountability, and the lessons that emerge from careful, responsible inquiry.
Product Details
Author
Rakesh Goswami
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
144
Language
English
SKU
BK0338105
ISBN
9780143477099
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.8x12.9x1.56CM
Binding
Paperback
โน 399