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About The Book 

Verdict of Silence is a dark, gripping crime thriller that explores what happens when justice refuses to listen—and revenge decides to speak.
When a series of brutally identical murders rocks the state, suspended Crime Branch officer Kabir is called back into service to investigate what appears to be the work of a merciless serial killer. Each victim is found mutilated with chilling precision, leaving behind no evidence—only a haunting message. As the body count rises, Kabir uncovers a disturbing pattern: every victim is connected to rape, corruption, or the deliberate silencing of justice.
What begins as a hunt for a killer slowly transforms into an investigation of the system itself.
As Kabir follows the trail, he is forced to confront an uncomfortable truth—some of the dead were not innocent, and one of them was a police officer. The deeper he digs, the more the line between law and morality blurs. When the killer is finally revealed, Kabir faces the most difficult case of his life—not in the field, but in his conscience.
At its core, Verdict of Silence is not just a crime story. It is a powerful examination of institutional failure, survivor trauma, and the dangerous space where vengeance is mistaken for justice. Through a haunting courtroom climax and a morally complex resolution, the novel asks a chilling question:
When the system fails the powerless, who truly delivers the verdict?

About The Author 

Niksham is an emerging Indian writer whose work explores the dark intersections of crime, justice, trauma, and human morality. With a deep interest in psychological thrillers and social realism, Niksham writes stories that challenge the reader to question not only crime itself, but the systems meant to prevent it.
Driven by a fascination with law enforcement, human psychology, and the silent suffering hidden behind official records, Niksham’s writing focuses on characters shaped by failure—of society, of institutions, and of justice. His narratives do not offer easy answers; instead, they confront uncomfortable truths about power, silence, and survival.
Verdict of Silence is his debut long-form work, born from the idea that when the voices of victims are ignored, consequences take darker shapes. The novel reflects his belief that crime fiction can be more than entertainment—it can be a mirror held up to society, forcing readers to confront moral grey zones where right and wrong no longer remain clear.
Niksham believes storytelling is a form of accountability. His writing avoids glorification of violence, instead focusing on its psychological and social aftermath. Through intense atmosphere, flawed characters, and morally complex endings, he aims to leave readers unsettled—but thoughtful.
When not writing, Niksham spends time observing human behavior, reading crime literature, and developing stories that blend realism with emotional depth. Verdict of Silence marks the beginning of his journey as a storyteller unafraid to ask difficult questions.