🕵️‍♂️✨ Book Review: Deadly Clues: Detective Victor Rises by Amritendu Mukherjee

 

I just finished this detective thriller and honestly, it was such a refreshing read! Most crime books I’ve picked up lately either go over-the-top with twists or rely too heavily on gore. But Deadly Clues takes a very different route—it’s sharp, intelligent, and psychological in a way that really kept me engaged.

Victor Chatterjee, the detective at the heart of this book, feels different from the detectives we’re used to. He’s not dramatic or eccentric—he’s calm, rational, and observant. The way he picks up on little details and reads between the lines felt very believable, and I enjoyed how his younger brother Rik balances things out with his wit. Their bond added a nice touch of warmth to all the suspense.

The cases themselves? Intriguing, quick, and quite varied—from a bizarre murder with arrows to a strange case of sudden blindness. What stood out to me was how each mystery made me think about why people commit crimes, not just how they do it. That psychological depth made the book much more satisfying than a regular whodunit.

If I had to nitpick, I’d say I wished for a bit more background on Victor—I wanted to know what shaped him into the kind of detective he is. But I guess that also leaves me curious for future books in the series.

📖 Overall, I’d call this a fast-paced, intelligent thriller that respects the reader’s mind. If you like mysteries that are more about observation and psychology than flashy drama, this one is worth picking up!

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