“The Monsoon Murders” by Karan Parmanandka

Excellent was the first word which came to my mind about this book once I completed reading.

Going by the data available in the vast expanse of Internet, this is his first full-fledged novel but it is nowhere close to a work of a novice.

Plot

A prominent person in the Mumbai business and finance Cirque is found dead under mysterious circumstances. Out of favor from the Police Department, Roy who has taken up investigation of petty cases as a Private Detective is hired by business tycoon Jayesh to handle this case.

Once Roy starts investigating the case, it seems a straightforward case. But, deep down in his conscience he is not convinced. He digs further and finds an ally in the victim’s sister. They together dig up secrets from the past which can be connected to this crime.

Roy then stumbles upon something which makes the case turn headlong. He is startled by this newfound evidence and is very near to catch the culprit. In this span, he gets to know few truths which are close to him. Truths which were long buried come out and appear as ghosts to him.

Read this book to find all those missing links which complete this jigsaw puzzle.

Characters

Characterization by the author is crisp, neither too little nor too subtle. Roy, who is in the Police Department has turned into a Private detective but still has contacts in the force by which he can pull some strings. Jayesh is an aging businessman who has an aura to take into confidence with those who interact with him. Alina, who is the younger sister of Arun, the deceased is intriguing. Then there are characters such as the official cop investigating the case, the ebullient junior cop who has just joined the force who is in awe of Roy and few others.

My Verdict

Overall an exhilarating and thrilling journey, worth the investment!!!

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