Overview
Seven years ago, they swore they'd never cross paths again... ...but fate had other plans. ""We both had bloody knives thrust in our overcoats, our fingerprints wiped clean. I stared into his mocha brown eyes. You don't trust a serial killer. You don't trust the innocence in his eyes overlaid with the glint, the thirst for murder. I knew that everything about Bennett was laced with deceit. Yet somehow, there was something about him... I just couldn't help it. I took out the knife with shaking fingers and watched him do the same."" Now, with old friends, new nemeses, and unsolved murders, Dalia and Bennett find themselves on the run. Five days. That's all they have to clear their names before they end up with a lifetime behind the bars - together. Forced in an uneasy alliance, trapped in a deadly game of survival, they wade through blood and bodies as the noose tightens. Because the only thing more dangerous than a killer with a knife... ...is a killer with a heart.
Full Product Details
Author: Jiya Doshi
Publisher: CI Publishers
Imprint: CI Publishers
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.277kg
ISBN: 9789356196131
ISBN 10: 9356196133
Pages: 236
Publication Date: 14 March 2026
Recommended Age: From 13 to 18 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Without relying on clichés or predictability, Jiya crafts an intense, immersive experience driven by characters with flaws as compelling as their strengths. In the crowded field of crime thrillers, it stands out for its psychological depth, atmospheric writing, and willingness to explore the perilous territory where fear and dependency entwine. -The Literature Times Ultimately, this novel succeeds as a dark, fast-paced thriller that interrogates the nature of trust and the weight of shared history. It is a story that grips the reader from the first ominous reunion and refuses to let go, weaving danger, emotion, and ambiguity into a tale that is as haunting as it is compelling. -Legacy of Literature Such a fun read! I loved the killer but a romcom vibes, the humour, the plot and its twists and basically EVERYTHING going on!! It's a quick, fun read to get you out of a slump, highly recommended!! -Aditya The novel begins with an electrifying premise and wastes no time plunging the reader into a world of dark tension, fractured loyalties, and the unnerving proximity between guilt and innocence.
Author Information
Jiya Doshi is an international award-winning teenage novelist, poet, and spoken word artist whose work spans fantasy, poetry, murder mystery, and romance. The author of three acclaimed books: Huntress of the Gloom: Lost Lands of Elysia, Letters I Never Sent, and The Murder Exchange, she is globally recognized for the emotional depth across genres. Honored among The Times of India's #UNSTOPPABLE21, she is recognized as one of India's leading young voices in literature. Featured on platforms such as The Literature Times and named ""The Face of Contemporary Literature"" by FoxStory India, Jiya has earned global attention for her distinctive narrative voice. Blending humor with emotional acuity, she does builds immersive worlds that linger long after the final page. Through her words, she continues to inspire the next generation of readers and writers. Find out more about Jiya on www.jiyadoshi.com.
