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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
256
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Dead Know Nothing is a contemporary mystery set on Fathima Island in the Ashtamudi archipelago, where a disgraced former seminary student named Thankachan returns to a life he fears has passed him by. This island-bound tale blends murder, social drama, and quiet romance, written for adult readers who love atmospheric, character-driven thrillers. With a tone that is serious yet hopeful, The Dead Know Nothing invites readers to uncover how the past shadows the present—and what it takes to seek the truth when whispers dominate the community.
Written in warm, reader-friendly prose, The Dead Know Nothing unfolds through closely observed scenes and devoted attention to character. The book weaves together Thankachan's fragility, his brother's evasiveness, and the island's tightly-knit dynamics as a decades-old murder case is suddenly reopened. The experience is immersive: the pacing is steady, the setting vivid, and the mystery unfolds with satisfying, spoiler-free twists. The storytelling relies on lyrical descriptions of waterways and village life, plus perceptive dialogue that reveals motive and feeling without heavy-handed exposition.
After finishing The Dead Know Nothing, readers are left with a sense of what it means to seek truth in the face of secrecy, and the confidence that empathy and courage can unravel even the most tangled mysteries. This novel offers quiet thrills, rich reflections, and a lasting invitation to look beyond appearances.
Product Details
Author
Kishore Ram
Publisher
Penguin
Number of Pages
256
Language
English
SKU
BK0522181
ISBN
9780143470632
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
21.6 x 13.5 x 1.56 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 339
15% Off