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Step into the vibrant world of India’s latest literary offerings of 2024, spanning an array of genres including short stories, historical fiction, contemporary tales, dystopian landscapes, adult dramas, and chilling horror. Each book promises a unique journey through the rich tapestry of Indian culture and imagination.
To make choosing your next read easier, we have compiled this list of 121 must-read English books by Indian authors categorised into different genres. We have not included books by authors of Indian-origin like Salman Rushdie, Jhumpa Lahiri, V.S. Naipaul, Rohinton Mistry etc.
Girish Dutt Shukla’s overarching goal as an author is to captivate readers with gripping mysteries and psychological thrillers, keeping them on the edge of their seats while challenging their perceptions of reality and the motives of every character until the very last page.
Anuj Tikku delivers a chilling surprise for true crime enthusiasts: the latest addition to the ‘Yes Sir I Killed My Dad’ series. Brace yourself for “Kisi Ki Khopdi Kisi Ka Dhad,” where the enigmatic Kumbharli Ghat becomes the backdrop for a sinister tale spun by serial killer Vijay Palande. Unravel the mysteries of his fifth victim in this gripping true crime saga that exposes the darkest depths of criminal minds.
Oh boy, when it comes to crime fiction, the dudes have always stolen the show! But we finally have some news! Hold onto your hats, because the winds of change are sweeping through the literary world, my friends! We’re witnessing a glorious rise of women in crime fiction, and it’s about time! These books will introduce you to a killer squad of women who take joy in the art of mayhem.
Shraddha Walkar was a 27-year-old Indian woman who was murdered by her live-in partner Aaftab Amin Poonawala, and later, her body was disposed of by chopping into 35 pieces and then discarding these parts in the Chhatarpur forest area over a period of multiple days. In his latest book Shredding Shraddha, author Anuj Tikku brings to us a novel inspired by the true events that led to the murder.
Unique, one of its kind, and deeply stirring, the story opens with a description which is sort of a poem about the unknown figure who is claimed to be immortal and comes out of his hibernation once in a while to strike at random people.
‘Marked by the shadow’s cry’ is a line that mesmerizes and raises curiosity at the same time. Who is this scary figure and why does he engage in such horrendous crimes against humanity?
The Gangulys is a well-to-do business family residing in a palatial Calcutta bungalow where three generations live under a single roof. But all is not well in the Ganguly household, and this becomes clearly evident when one of their senior aunts is found murdered inside a locked room.
An expert in Capital Markets who is working as Associate General Manager for one of India’s top IT companies, Mr. Sumit Ghosal is a man with varied interests. His debut novel, a detective fiction, The Dead Don’t Talk, is a murder mystery set in the Kolkata of the seventies.
Pratik’s friend Jiah had a break-in at her house. Nothing was stolen, but her Kakudada Swadhin was brutally assaulted by the perpetrators. As a result of which, he is currently in a coma.
As Pratik starts to uncover some yet unknown facts about the mystery, the police have no choice but to involve him in their investigations.
When Alice and Leo shift to London and move into a newly revamped house in a closed gated community, they feel happy and accomplished. It finally feels like their dream life.
But the neighborhood is not as open and friendly as it looks. There is some secret that everyone seems to be hiding. Soon she discovers a haunting detail about her current house, one that she cannot ignore.
There are some fun facts about the author which I am sure many of his followers and fans are not aware of. This is bookGeek’s list of 15 fun facts about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Originally from the South of India, Vee Kumari had been fond of books from the very beginning. As a child, she would often find her escape in books. Authors like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie were amongst her favourites. She was encouraged by her mother who often motivated her to learn more and dream bigger.