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Private investigator Pat Shah has spent years chasing the shadows of other people's secrets across India-solving cases from Bombay's piers to the back alleys of old Delhi. The voice that tells his story seems detached, precise... almost mechanical. Someone-or something-has always been watching him, describing his every move like a recording of his life. Spanning mist-shrouded coastlines, rugged hills, and the quiet alleys of memory, Camera on His Shoulder is a meditation on loyalty, perception, and the stories we fail to see until it's too late. Told through the eyes of a first-person ""witness,"" this novel reveals how even a silent observer can harbour a beating heart-and how bravery comes in small packages. In this neo-noir odyssey set in 1980s India, perception bleeds into betrayal. As Shah unravels a labyrinth of forgeries, smuggling rings, and false identities trailing a missing woman's cryptic path, the watcher's gaze proves pivotal in piercing the mystery.

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""Jasveer Singh Dangi writes neo-noir fiction that pulses like a Bombay heartbeat-gritty, relentless, and alive with monsoon shadows. His style fuses hardboiled detective rhythms with Indian street poetry, where every sentence lands like a .38 slug: precise, and evocative.""

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Jasveer Singh Dangi is a contemporary author whose voice is shaped by Indian roots and global experiences. His family often describes him as an ""accidental author,"" as his journey from private journaling to multi-genre storytelling has been organic, unexpected, and deeply personal.He began writing in 2018, transforming a 200,000-word childhood journal into his debut memoir, Version One and a Half (Version 1 1/2). He lacked formal training or a voracious reading habit; instead, his notebook of memories became the foundation of his literary path-encouraged by his late friend, author Chetan Singh (RIP).Since 2018, he has authored 14 books and co-authored 2 anthologies, showcasing his versatility across various genres.In 2023, Jasveer embarked on a new venture in the world of cinema as the producer of the short film 'Yes Sir'. Centered around the theme of caste bias, the film has garnered widespread acclaim, being showcased at over twenty film festivals across the globe. It earned notable recognition as the third runner-up in the Best Short Film category at the esteemed Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards (DPIFF) in 2024.Despite his self-professed label as an accidental author, Jasveer's literary prowess has garnered widespread acclaim, punctuated by a string of accolades and recognition. -His magnum opus, The Hunter Genesis - Book 1, found its place among the coveted list of summer must-reads by esteemed platforms like ANI Asia, Jio News, and Zee5. -He was featured in the list of Top 19 most unique writers of 2023 by INKZOID Foundation.-He was recognized as the author of the Year in Fiction and Non-Fiction category by Ukiyoto Publishing for his book Ensemble - A collection of short stories and essays.-Hailed as one of the 10 Indian Authors Redefining Modern Literature by Kathmandu Tribune in January, 2020.-He was recognized by Ne8X with Sahitya Kosh Samman Award in Literature. -In 2019, Literature Light recognized him as one of the top 100 debut authors for his debut book, Version One and a Half (Version 1 1/2). -He was named as the 'Author of the Fest' at the Writing Wizards Fest 2020 for his book, Double One Zero (110) - Out of the shadows. The Writing Wizards Fest is an initiative by The Twilight of Poem (www. twilightofpoem.in). Beyond the realms of writing, he's earned commendations for his contributions to health and safety training, further cementing his multifaceted expertise. In 2018, he was awarded by IISSM for his contributions towards the Health and Safety Training domain.Jasveer loves the outdoors and is a big movie buff, which is quite evident given the use of quotes and songs from movies at strategic places in all his books. He is an avid observer of his surroundings and uses characters and instances from everyday situations for his stories.He also shares his thoughts on www.storymirror.com, www. medium.com, www.merrative.com, #jasveersinghdangi (Instagram, Linkedin and Facebook). His podcast is available on his website - www.jasveersinghdangi.com, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Spotify.

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