In a close-knit society with nosey neighbours, it is hard to keep a secret. And even harder to getaway with murder. It takes a special kind of cunning to outsmart them all. Welcome to the SerenityIslands Apartment Complex, where serenity is the most precious commodity. There is rarely anuneventful day here. Yet, nothing prepares the residents for a homicide investigation when MrRaman, a birding enthusiast who has just delivered a talk at the community library, is found dead.His cryptic final note leaves the police baffled. As more bodies start to pile up, speculations abound,gossip and conjectures float freely, and it is work for Inspector Arjun Hegde to separate fact fromfiction. Desperate for a breakthrough, he turns to 12-year-old Abhilasha, who had spent time withMr Raman in his final days. Can Abhi crack Mr Raman’s note and put a stop to the mayhem? Oris his death only the tip of the iceberg, and what lies beneath is far more sinister.

Publisher: Rupa Publications India

Author: Suparna Chatterjee

Pages: 304

ISBN: 9789353527594

Publication Date: 05 March 2026