Penumbra: A Janardan Maity Mystery by Bhaskar Chattopadhyay Paperback

Amidst one of the worst storms to ravage the city, Prakash Ray, a struggling journalist, receives a peculiar letter inviting him to a charming, suburban bungalow to celebrate an unknown uncle's 60th birthday. As Prakash arrives, he is acquainted with a diverse group of individuals who have gathered to honor the old man: his son, reserved brother, a dignified middle-aged lady who once owned the bungalow, a lethargic lawyer managing his legal affairs, a mild-mannered secretary, his alluring biographer, and an enigmatic friend who never loses a game of chess. As the storm rages on into the night, one of the guests is found murdered! In a tense game of hide and seek, Prakash discovers that beneath the facade of warmth and cordiality, the bungalow harbors numerous dark secrets. In a race against time to save his own life, Prakash uncovers the truth, hidden within a mysterious penumbra