{"product_id":"killing-ashish-karve-an-inspector-saralkar-mystery-salil-desai","title":"Killing Ashish Karve: An Inspector Saralkar Mystery - Salil Desai","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA twisted murder, a city structural elite with dark secrets, and a brilliant, cynical detective who refuses to back down. Written by Salil Desai, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003eKilling Ashish Karve\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping, fast-paced police procedural that marks the spectacular debut of Inspector Saralkar—a must-read for fans of gritty, realistic Indian crime fiction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhen the body of Ashish Karve—a prominent, wealthy, and seemingly respectable businessman—is found dead inside his car at the bottom of a lonely ravine near Pune, the initial signs point toward an open-and-shut case of suicide. He had wealth, status, and a beautiful family, but he also carried hidden burdens. However, when the case lands on the desk of Senior Inspector Crime Branch, Anand Saralkar, things take a sharp, dark turn. Saralkar, known for his caustic wit, short temper, and uncanny instincts, senses that the meticulous crime scene looks just a little too perfect to be real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eA deeper autopsy confirms his worst suspicions: Ashish Karve was brutally murdered before his car was pushed off the cliff. Accompanied by his patient, rule-abiding assistant, Sub-Inspector PSI Motkar, Saralkar plunges headfirst into the high-society circles of Pune. As they peel back the layers of Karve's life, they unearth a tangled web of corporate sabotage, bitter family feuds, blackmail, illicit affairs, and deep-seated betrayals. With a long list of suspects—each with a rock-solid motive and a deceptive alibi—Saralkar must use every ounce of his cynical brilliance to catch a cold-blooded killer before the trail goes freezing cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy This Gritty Police Procedural Belongs on Your Shelf:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Refreshing Detective Duo:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the brilliant, foul-mouthed, and highly unconventional Inspector Saralkar paired with the anxious, by-the-book Motkar, creating an unforgettable investigative dynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRealistic Indian Crime Fiction:\u003c\/b\u003e Moves away from glamorous Hollywood tropes to deliver a grounded, realistic, and atmospheric look at Indian police investigations and contemporary urban society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntricate, Layered Plot:\u003c\/b\u003e A classic whodunit packed with unexpected red herrings, psychological depth, and a shocking climax that keeps you guessing until the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52416596115739,"sku":null,"price":212.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/710kAMO38OL._SL1500.jpg?v=1782708588","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/killing-ashish-karve-an-inspector-saralkar-mystery-salil-desai","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}