SECRET OF THE MISSING TENANT

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁
𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗷𝗲𝗲
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿: 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗶 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿
𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: 𝟐𝟏𝟔
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱: 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓











Inspector Shankar Sen suspects there’s a mole within his department. But before he can act on this hunch, he’s pulled into the mysterious disappearance of a night watchman—a case that soon unravels into a far more dangerous web than it first appears. Enter Nitya Chaturvedi, a sharp, no-nonsense investigative journalist with an unerring instinct for trouble. When her path intersects with Shankar’s, the two fall into a tangled maze of suspicious cargo, failed raids, and chillingly linked murders. The deeper they dig, the stronger the resistance—from high-ranking officials, compromised colleagues, and forces desperate to conceal certain truths.

Without venturing further into the plot—since it's a suspense thriller and best experienced without spoilers—I’ll say this: the narrative is crisp, fast-paced, and thoroughly engaging. Readers familiar with the author’s previous works will recognise his hallmark storytelling style—simple yet compelling prose and a flair for building tension that keeps you turning the pages.
One of the most unique elements of the author’s writing is the choice to set his stories in a pre-digital era. At a time when crime thrillers often rely heavily on technology—such as CCTV, GPS, and mobile tracking—his plots unfold in a world untouched by modern gadgets, making the investigative process feel raw, intuitive, and grounded.Fans will also be delighted to revisit familiar characters. While new readers might wonder about Nitya and Shankar's unusual friendship at first, returning readers will recognise the history that binds them.

Now, if everything feels so seamless and well-crafted, why did I rate it four stars? While the primary plot and investigation were gripping, I felt that certain side narratives—particularly Nitya’s exchanges with her sister and her personal life—slightly disrupted the momentum. These portions, though minor, diluted the intensity of the central story for me.
That said, this is a commendable read, and I would certainly recommend it to lovers of thrillers who enjoy fast-paced plots, well-crafted storytelling, and a unique setting grounded in the pre-digital age. If that resonates with your reading taste, this book is worth picking up.

My Rating:

4/5

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