PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/Dehradun
Ruby Gupta, professor and HOD, ACC Wing of the Indian Military Academy has come out with her 10th book Love & Crime, a collection of short stories that explores the dark side of human relationships. Published by Sabre & Quill, the book traverses the shadowed territories of love, lust, jealousy and murder, offering readers tales that blend psychological suspense with the complexities of human emotion. Each story examines how passion and obsession can tilt ordinary lives toward unexpected and sometimes deadly outcomes.
Known for her earlier crime thrillers including A Degree in Death, No Illusions in Xanadu, and The Secret of Leifeng Pagoda,Gupta brings her signature style of intricate plotting and deep character psychology to the short story format. A former International Writer-in-Residence at the International Agatha Christie Festival in England, she has been lauded as “India’s own Agatha Christie” for her compelling mysteries.
“I have always been fascinated by the complexity of human relationships. With Love & Crime, I wanted to explore what happens when the most powerful emotions—love and lust—are corrupted by darker impulses. Each story is a standalone journey into the minds of my characters, and I hope readers will find themselves captivated by the twisted paths they take,” she said.
