The launch of Barun Chanda’s novel ‘Murder in the Monastery’ took place at its South City Mall outlet.

The story of the book revolves around ace detective Avinash Roy who arrives at a hill station in Sikkim in the fervent hope that holidaying at a secluded Buddhist monastery up in the mountains will work as a perfect antidote to his city-weary nerves. And surprisingly, it does. The crisp mountain air and long walks through undulating valleys not only rejuvenates him, but also rekindles his libido, much to the pleasure of his wife. On their last night, Roy is faced with a strange request from the head Lama of the monastery. Apparently, a rare invaluable manuscript, the very existence of which is a secret, is missing from the underground vaults of the monastery. Could Roy retrieve the treasure without others knowing anything about it?

After the launch, the author Barun Chanda was in conversation with Mir. Excerpts from the book were read by Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee and the author.