In a world where secrets lie in the shadows, a young and attractive executive, Juhi, is brutally murdered in her barricaded apartment just after breaking off her engagement and embracing a new beginning. As Detective Chief Inspector Saxena dives deep into the investigation, every clue leads to an unsettling labyrinth of lies, jealousy, and unexpected betrayal.
With a list of suspects that keeps growing, including Raghav, Juhi’s spurned fiancé, who finds himself entangled in another murder—the mysterious death of Pauline, discovered in a storm drain—the stakes escalate. As Saxena meticulously examines each suspect, the non-connectivity of the killings baffles him. Who silenced Juhi? Who killed Kala, Juhi's maid, and why?
As a new layer of connections emerges, the investigation spirals into a web of deceit involving ex-lovers and hidden motives. Can Saxena decipher the tangled threads of this chilling mystery before another life is taken?
Deceptive Shadows is a gripping tale of suspense that explores the darkest corners of the human psyche and the unending mysteries of life and death. Join Detective Saxena as he races against time to uncover the truth and confront the monsters lurking within.
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Benita Patnaik
Benita Patnaik is a poet, blogger, and author whose writing delves into the mysterious folds of time, memory, and the unknown. Her fourth novel, Deceptive Shadows, continues her exploration of hidden realities and unusual twists that define her literary voice. She made her debut with ‘Real Dreams’ in 2019, followed by the short story collection ‘Dare Me and Other Stories’ (2020), and the novel ‘Weave Some More’ (2022).
Driven by a fascination with the unexplained and the uncanny, Benita’s works often draw inspiration from unidentified events and strange turns in the everyday. This curiosity is also reflected in her web presence, aptly titled The Parallel World.
In addition to fiction, Benita shares poetry, reflections, and musings across her blogs:
