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Deadly Clues: Detective Victor Rises by @amrit.mukh offers a refreshing addition to the Indian detective fiction landscape. Rather than relying on a single narrative, the book presents five standalone cases, each distinct in premise yet unified by the calm and analytical presence of its protagonist, Victor Chatterjee. This structure gives the novel both variety and momentum, though at times the brevity of each case limits deeper exploration of motives and character psychology. Victor, a chemistry professor turned sleuth, emerges as a compelling figure—logical, observant, and grounded. His dynamic with his younger brother Rik introduces humor and warmth, balancing the darker elements of crime and deception. However, Rik occasionally feels underdeveloped, functioning more as a foil than as an equally fleshed-out character. The prose itself is notably straightforward. Mukherjee avoids unnecessary flourishes, choosing clarity over literary experimentation. While this makes the book accessible and fast-paced, it occasionally sacrifices atmospheric detail that could have heightened the suspense. The book succeeds in its ability to keep readers engaged through cleverly constructed puzzles and unexpected resolutions. It is less about psychological depth and more about intellectual satisfaction—making it an enjoyable read for fans of classic whodunits.

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This post was published on 11th September, 2025 by Khyati on her Instagram handle "@bookish.fame (Khyati)". Khyati has total 30.4K followers on Instagram and has a total of 1.3K post. Khyati receives an average engagement rate of 0.46% per post on Instagram. This post has received 17 comments which are greater than the average comments that Khyati gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile.