In this devilishly entertaining debut, a sophisticated locked-room mystery unfolds, combining elements reminiscent of Agatha Christie with a modern literary whodunit. Ro Krishna, the American son of Indian parents, finds himself adrift after leaving a prestigious job under mysterious circumstances. Seeking solace, he checks into Samsara, an elite spa in the Indian Himalayas, where spiritual rebirth is promised. However, the serene setting harbors dark secrets, as the Sanskrit term for the spa hints at the karmic cycle of death and rebirth. Among the eclectic guests—ranging from a misanthropic politician to an American movie star and a beautiful heiress—lurks a murderer. As tensions rise and the body count increases, Ro, trained as a lawyer but thrust into the role of sleuth, navigates a treacherous world beneath the glamorous facade. In this captivating tale, nothing is as it seems, including Ro himself. This brilliant mystery showcases a remarkable new talent in the genre.
