{"product_id":"the-perfect-day-and-other-stories-by-salil-desai","title":"The Perfect Day and Other Stories By Salil Desai","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMASTERFUL SUSPENSE, DARK SECRETS, AND THE FRACTURED ORDINARY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFrom one of India’s finest crime writers comes a riveting collection that explores the thin, dangerous line between the mundane and the macabre. In \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"148\"\u003eThe Perfect Day and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e, Salil Desai—the creative mind behind the acclaimed Inspector Saralkar series—pivots to short fiction, delivering a masterclass in tension, dread, and human complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWithin these pages, the ordinary quickly dissolves into the extraordinary. You will encounter a businessman plotting a sinister end to a \"perfect\" family outing; a young boy facing supernatural terrors in a swimming pool; and a husband driven to murderous schemes by marital warfare. Across four distinct genres, Desai weaves tales of lust, deception, and raw truth that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first page to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this collection is a must-read:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre-Bending Thrills:\u003c\/b\u003e Spanning four different genres, including crime, supernatural, and slice-of-life, there is a pulse-pounding story for every mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExpert Craftsmanship:\u003c\/b\u003e Written by an FTII alumnus and celebrated novelist, these stories feature the sharp, cinematic pacing you’d expect from a seasoned screenwriter and crime author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAcclaimed Pedigree:\u003c\/b\u003e Praised by literary icons like Shashi Tharoor and Shobhaa De, and filmmaker Sriram Raghavan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnputdownable Pacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed to grip your soul, these stories are perfect for readers who love high-stakes mysteries and unexpected twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003ePrepare for the unexpected. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003eThe Perfect Day and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at Beetle Bookshop today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52464691544347,"sku":null,"price":383.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81InqcJmziL._SL1500.jpg?v=1783312803","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/the-perfect-day-and-other-stories-by-salil-desai","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}