Murder on the Terrace – A Gripping Mystery Story That Unravels the Darker Shades of Human Psyche

A Murder Mystery with Twisted Motives
 Everyone connected to Ravi has a reason to want him dead. Was it Lakhan, his political mentor and partner in a shady drug trafficking ring? Or Mita, his sensuous mistress who's pregnant and tired of being kept as a secret? Or Riya, his charming but simple wife, embarrassed and disgraced by Ravi's cheating? Or was it Rahul, whose girl friend he tried to seduce? Or Colonel Rajesh Sharma, a decorated war veteran with an accomplished career,who is living a lonely but luxurious life, whose girl friend Ravi tried to molest?

Every suspect has a motive. Each one has a secret.Murder on the Terrace engages readers while simultaneously exploring more substantial themes that examine the effects of addiction, the fragility of relationships, and the moral grey area that lurks beneath the surface of society’s glamour.

A Novel with Substance Behind the Suspense
The novel is not solely a murder mystery but it is also an exploration of the heartbreaking consequences of substance abuse on the user, their family, and beyond.  Ravi's destructive lifestyle enhances the darkness of his fate, while simultaneously dragging those closest to him into a whirlwind of suffering and turmoil.

About the Author – Satish Chandra Verma
 Satish Chandra Verma, born and brought up in Jabalpur, now resides in Mumbai. He is a  science graduate with over 35 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales across India, he brings a diverse blend of real-world experience to his writing. He is a full-time writer and a fellow member of the Screen Writers Association of India.

His debut novel Revenge Cold Blooded (2021) that was published by Clever Fox Publishing, garnered a lot of attention for its bold narrative about a gang-rape survivor’s pursuit of justice. It’s available globally on platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Kindle, and Walmart.

Murder on the Terrace is his second novel, and with it, Verma cements his voice as a storyteller who is unafraid of tackling tough realities beneath gripping plots. He is also a passionate Hindi poet and lyricist, and enjoys music. He also plays the Hawaiian guitar and harmonium in his free time.

A Must-Read for Thriller Lovers
 If you're a fan of murder mysteries with layered characters and themes that are closely connected to reality, Murder on the Terrace deserves a spot on your reading list.

Murder on the Terrace is now available for purchase.