Murder in Mylapore

A Murder Mystery by Neetha Raman

Published by Keetup Publishing

A birthday. A powerful patriarch. A house full of secrets.
And a death that changes everything.

On the morning of his seventy-fifth birthday, Shanmugasundaram—wealthy businessman, feared family patriarch, and the unchallenged ruler of a prominent South Indian household—is found dead in his ancestral home in Mylapore.

What first appears to be a natural death soon begins to unravel into something far darker.

Behind the elegant façade of The Bangala lies a family bound not by love, but by resentment, fear, inheritance, and long-buried secrets. Each member of the household carries hidden wounds, dangerous ambitions, or truths they desperately want to keep concealed.

A defeated eldest son trapped by expectation.
A successful NRI son hiding personal scandal.
A bitter daughter driven by entitlement.
A talented but self-destructive younger son.
A divorced daughter suffocating under judgment.
And a quiet young caregiver who sees and hears far more than anyone realizes.

As Deputy Commissioner Narendran investigates the mysterious death, layers of family tension, betrayal, and suppressed rage begin to surface. In a household ruled for decades by control and intimidation, every relationship becomes suspect—and everyone has a motive.

Rich in atmosphere and deeply rooted in South Indian culture and social realism, Murder in Mylapore is a gripping family mystery that explores patriarchy, power, class, inheritance, and the devastating consequences of silence.

🔍 A layered, character-driven murder mystery
🏠 A wealthy family hiding dangerous secrets
🧠 Psychological tension and emotional complexity
⚠️ Themes of patriarchy, power, control, and betrayal
🔥 A suspenseful whodunit filled with motive, conflict, and hidden truths

Perfect for readers who enjoy intelligent mysteries, family dramas, classic whodunits, and atmospheric crime fiction in the tradition of Agatha Christie.

Because inside The Bangala…
the past never truly stays buried.

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ISBN: 978-1-996845-03-5
Keetup Publishing House