The Fast and the Dead

As more deaths occur, ACP Bhavani Singh investigates the connections between the victims and the people around them. Among the suspects are Bollywood star Haider Sait and veterinarian Jhoomar Rao, whose personal stories add romance and complexity to the unfolding investigation.

Anuja Chauhan is an Indian author and former advertising professional. She worked in advertising for more than seventeen years and created or contributed to several well-known campaigns before becoming a bestselling novelist. Her other novels include The Zoya Factor, Battle for Bittora, Those Pricey Thakur Girls, The House That BJ Built, Baaz and Club You to Death.

The story begins when an accidental shooting during Karwa Chauth leaves a jeweller dead. While some residents believe the death is connected to the Goddess, ACP Bhavani Singh sees evidence of a carefully planned crime. As the body count rises, he must unravel the motives linking the residents of Habba Galli, including a Bollywood actor and a newly single veterinary surgeon. The novel combines a murder investigation with romance, humour, local culture and the secrets of a close-knit community.