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A review by perfictionist19
A Murder in Dehradun by Siddharth Maheshwari
4.0
Amidst the lush hills of Dehradun, lies the the sprawling estate of the Dinshaws. Known for their wealth and rich a history sprawling across generations, the Dinshaws are privy to their own old secrets, envy, and festering greed.
When an unexpected inheritance of 700 crore rupees is revealed, the family’s long-buried tensions rise to the surface as the Patriarch Jahangir Dinshaw calls for his lawyer to alter his will. But a violent snowstorm traps the household and well you guessed it right, we have a MURDER in our hands.
A murder mystery by an Indian author done right!
A Murder in Dehradun perfectly captures the classic feel of a Christie-style locked-room mystery, combined with the intricate plotting and mechanics reminiscent of a Yokomizo thriller. The writing is smooth and effortless, with no clunky prose to disrupt the pacing. Every page pulls you deeper into the mystery, making it easy to stay engaged throughout with a steady, confident rhythm.
One of the highlights of the book is the amateur detective, an incredibly sharp and observant reporter. Despite her close ties to the family, she remains objective, using her detachment to expertly navigate the web of lies and greed surrounding the murder. Her methodical and unemotional approach of the investigation adds an edge to the story and I’m genuinely excited to see where the character goes from here. She has all the makings of a strong series lead, and I hope the author turns this into a recurring detective series.
Overall, this is a brilliantly crafted murder mystery with engaging storytelling, vivid characters with strong back stories and an effortless reading experience.
When an unexpected inheritance of 700 crore rupees is revealed, the family’s long-buried tensions rise to the surface as the Patriarch Jahangir Dinshaw calls for his lawyer to alter his will. But a violent snowstorm traps the household and well you guessed it right, we have a MURDER in our hands.
A murder mystery by an Indian author done right!
A Murder in Dehradun perfectly captures the classic feel of a Christie-style locked-room mystery, combined with the intricate plotting and mechanics reminiscent of a Yokomizo thriller. The writing is smooth and effortless, with no clunky prose to disrupt the pacing. Every page pulls you deeper into the mystery, making it easy to stay engaged throughout with a steady, confident rhythm.
One of the highlights of the book is the amateur detective, an incredibly sharp and observant reporter. Despite her close ties to the family, she remains objective, using her detachment to expertly navigate the web of lies and greed surrounding the murder. Her methodical and unemotional approach of the investigation adds an edge to the story and I’m genuinely excited to see where the character goes from here. She has all the makings of a strong series lead, and I hope the author turns this into a recurring detective series.
Overall, this is a brilliantly crafted murder mystery with engaging storytelling, vivid characters with strong back stories and an effortless reading experience.