Tritiya Shatru

• Author: Soumitra Biswas
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers
• Cover: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350407394
• Pages: 168
• Weight: 288 grams

Synopsis:
Heriya Chak, a small village in Malda, transforms in winter as illegal poppy cultivation begins, leading to the production and distribution of various narcotics across West Bengal. Meanwhile, students of a prestigious Kolkata college are organizing an anti-drug day when they discover that their friend, Somorita, has extensive knowledge about the world of drugs. Suddenly, Somorita dies under mysterious circumstances. Did she know too much about this dark underworld?

How do harmless poppy plants turn into deadly drugs, and how do they flood the market? Officer Aranya Sen takes charge of investigating the mystery behind Somorita’s death. What will the investigation uncover? Will the murderer be caught? Is the culprit among the characters in the novel, or does the real enemy exist within us all, taking different forms?

In Tritiya Shatru, the author delves into a rare and complex subject in Bengali literature, bringing to light the dark realities of drug trafficking and crime.

About the Author:

• Birth: 1965, Kolkata
• Education & Career: Studied at New Alipore Multipurpose School, followed by St. Xavier’s College, specializing in Economics. Completed his post-graduation in Economics and began his career as a government officer.
• Literary Journey: Encouraged by Bengali professor Maitreyee Sarkar, he pursued literature more seriously.
  • His story Mukhosh won first place in Desh magazine’s mystery story competition.
  • His second story Nastik also received acclaim.
  • Debut novel: Heruk.
• Personal Life & Interests: Inspired by the teachings of Sathya Sai Baba, he prefers a simple, honest life dedicated to social service. He enjoys intellectual discussions with books and friends.