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“Bhutore Kukur” (The Ghostly Dog) is an intensely gripping mystery novel, where the complexity of the mystery continues to deepen right up to the final chapter. As the plot unravels, humor and wit emerge from within, making the reader realize, "Oh, the clues were there all along, but I didn't notice!" That’s the essence of a good mystery novel—where all the hints are subtly placed but presented in such an innocent and straightforward manner that they don't raise any suspicion. In that regard, “Bhutore Kukur” is truly remarkable.

The story starts when a gigantic stray Alsatian dog, resembling a wolf, suddenly appears at the doorstep of a house. The house belongs to a retired military officer, and soon, all his valuables mysteriously disappear from a hidden chamber. A fortune-teller is summoned from Benares, a suspicious servant commits suicide, and a young boy from the house goes missing. These events only heighten the tension and excitement. But as the saying goes, "All's well that ends well," the novel's conclusion is no different. The novel brilliantly reveals how the mystery is solved, with a clever and entertaining resolution, making “Bhutore Kukur” a truly fantastic read.