Subhobroto Mazumder, a geologist by profession and a storyteller by passion, has taken an intriguing detour from the world of rocks and reservoirs into the realm of riveting fiction with his debut novel, The Affairs of Baxiganj. A tale that blends suspense, psychology, and small-town secrets, this book introduces readers to a new voice in Indian crime fiction. With his debut novel The Affairs of Baxiganj, Mazumder has not only captured readers’ attention but also earned critical acclaim, bagging multiple awards from various organizations for his contribution to literature and storytelling.
About the Book: A Mystery Rooted in Relationships
Four friends. Two gunshots. One of them is a suspect.”With this gripping premise, The Affairs of Baxiganj transports readers to a quiet town that’s anything but calm beneath its surface. The peaceful façade of Baxiganj shatters when the wife of a local boss is shot, launching a twist-laden investigation that puts four friends at the heart of the storm.As events unravel and the layers of each character begin to peel away, the narrative dives into personal secrets, conflicting perspectives, and hidden motives. What begins as a whodunit quickly evolves into a nuanced exploration of trust, guilt, and human complexity. Who really fired the gun? Who was the intended target? And perhaps most hauntingly—who is truly telling the truth?Mazumder crafts his story with the precision of a scientist and the flair of a seasoned novelist, creating a narrative that keeps readers questioning until the final page.
About the Author: From Earth’s Layers to Human Layers
Subhobroto Mazumder is not your typical crime novelist. By day, he’s an explorer in the oil industry, using his expertise in geology—honed at IIT Roorkee and polished with a PhD from NIT Durgapur—to uncover the earth’s secrets. By night, however, he’s drawn to the equally enigmatic layers of human behavior and storytelling.Originally from Durgapur and now based in Mumbai, Mazumder balances his scientific pursuits with an artistic soul. When he’s not writing or working, you might find him kicking around a football, attempting bluesy tunes on his harmonica, wandering the streets without a destination, or catching up on sleep.With The Affairs of Baxiganj, Mazumder proves that sometimes, the most thrilling discoveries don’t come from beneath the ground—but from the depths of human nature.
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