Waikiki by Buddhadeb Guha [Hardcover]

In this novel, Buddhadeb Guha takes us to the Hawaiian Islands, a land of color and scent, filled with flowers, vines, waterfalls, mountains, butterflies, and women. It's a warm, vibrant place. On the famous Waikiki beach, men and women in bikinis and swimming suits gather in pairs. Some sit, some bathe, and some finish surfing in the distance, while children drift on colourful rubber boats. It is here that Indian student Jit Basu meets the enchanting woman named Lara.

As their closeness grows, day and night begin to blur together. And then, suddenly, they are entangled in a mysterious web. Lara's former lover is murdered, and a series of chilling events begins to unfold around his death. Can the two passionate lovers break free from this tangled web of events?

There is no doubt that Buddhadeb Guha has gifted us with a fascinating thriller. Waikiki is an intense, fast-paced detective story wrapped in the mysteries of sex and crime. A brilliantly crafted, mind-bending narrative - a book you’ll want to finish in one breath.