Police Inspector Ajay Shaktawat Series - Book I
Digital
Available| Language | English |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 9354387659 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-9354387654 |
| No of pages | 256 |
| Book Publisher | Leadstart Publishing Private Limited |
| Published Date | 31 May 2021 |
Vijay Medtia is a short story writer and novelist. Arcadia Books, London, published his debut novel, ‘The House of Subadar.’ It was short-listed for the Glen Dimplex Literary prize for new writers in Dublin, 2008.
He has had several short stories appear in anthologies and has been published in Indian e-literary magazines. His short story, ‘English Babu’ was set as an exam question for secondary pupils in Denmark.
Crocus Books, UK, published his crime novel ‘The Missing Husband’ in 2019. He was invited to read at the Manchester Book Festival.
He is a British Indian writer living in the U.K. and makes regular trips to India for inspiration. He likes John Steinbeck’s quote, ‘The profession of book writing makes horse racing seem like a stolid, stable business.’
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Mid-July, Inspector Ajay Shaktawat is called to a house. A retired Deputy Commissioner of Police has been beaten to death. A young man is barely alive besides him. Both are the victims of shocking cruelty.
The intense investigation leads to a woman missing from Santacruz, Mumbai. At the same time, a crazed cop killer terrorises Mumbai. No one understands the connection or motive. Inspector Shaktawat must battle against time and the increasing body count of retired officers if he's to succeed. Now with time running short, a tough Special Branch officer from Delhi monitors his activities.
Meanwhile, Shaktawat's life is in shambles: his wife has left him four months ago along with his two teenage children. He's struggling to win her back. His mother, a robust seventy year-old, barely tolerates him. Loneliness has cut into his life. He works tirelessly, has gained weight and drinks most nights away. Will he be able to get his life back on track?
Will Shaktawat catch the elusive murderer before he strikes again?