Dare or Die by Sayantani Putatundu [Paperback]

— "The name ‘Phobians’ fits perfectly, sir! They were living, breathing phobias for everyone!"

Room 101B, the hostel of Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College—infamously known as the Haunted Room. Thirty years ago, a boy named Shreyas died mysteriously in that very room. Ten years later, another death occurred in the same place. Cause of death for both? Cardiac failure or heart attack.

Adhiraj and his team receive a tip-off—contract killer Kalia has been hired for a mass murder. But before he can make a move, the targets are dying mysteriously—either from cardiac failure, heart attack, or accidents.

Forensic reports classify them as natural deaths. But there’s one common factor—each victim experienced unimaginable terror before dying.

Is the past resurfacing once again?

Meanwhile, a morgue attendant from a hospital goes missing. A bag full of cash and bottles of branded liquor are found at his house.

Can cardiac failure or heart attack be considered murder? But what’s the modus operandi? No bullets, no knives, no poison! Then how are the victims dying?

There’s only one clue—fear.

— "Jo darr gaya, samjho mar gaya! I am afraid, so I kill with fear. Let someone try and stop me."

Presenting the next novel in the Adhiraj Adult Series—"Dare or Die".