The Honey Trap

By Moitrayee Bhaduri

Inspector KP Singh accidentally learns about a conspiracy to frame renowned lawyer Ratan Negi in a honey-trap. Before Singh can find out more, Negi is brutally murdered in his office. Singh resolves to nab the criminals by disguising as a wealthy businessman. He travels to Aurangabad and willingly walks into a honey-trap. Singh’s marital discord gets knottier when his wife Avni spots Singh at the Ellora caves with an attractive girl. Will Singh be able to bust this racket while trying to save his marriage? The Honey Trap is an edgy mini-thriller that will keep you hooked up till the page.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Srishti Publishers
• Release date: Nov 13, 2020

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The Honey Trap

#5 Inspector KP Singh Series

Moitrayee Bhaduri

Srishti Publishers & Distributors

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Copyright © Moitrayee Bhaduri, 2020

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Inspired by true events

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Inspector Kushagra Pratap Singh had a disturbed sleep that night. When he woke up the next morning, he was still thinking about his wife, Avni. He could clearly hear her voice in his head, "Kush, how could you do this?" and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t get her off his mind!

Two months ago, Avni had left home in a fit of rage. Ever since, Inspector KP Singh aka Kush had tried to contact her many times, only to be snubbed by Avni’s best friend Ria.

Kush remembered every word they had exchanged the day Avni left home.

Kush, how could you do this? Isn’t a police officer supposed to save lives? Avni screamed.

You think I tried to harm her? Are you out of your mind? Kush snapped back.

You never liked Ria, Avni said, sobbing. You’re always complaining about her visits, her calls… everything. It seems that her existence tortures you! Why do you forget that she is my lit...?

That’s enough, Avni, Kush abruptly interrupted her. No matter how much I hate her interference in our life, I don’t harbour any grudges against Ria. Stop trying to make me feel guilty for what happened!

So, you will not own up? Avni asked.

Own up about what? Kush yelled.

You didn’t pull the brakes on time, Avni replied coarsely.

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