Aditya Banerjee

Aditya Banerjee is an award-winning, best-selling author of several popular mystery and fiction novels and is the creator of detective Shankar Sen. His published works include Broken Dreams: A Callipur Murder Mystery, Stolen Legacies, Death in the Walled City, A Poet's Ballad: A Crossword Mystery, and Secret of the Missing Tenant.

A graduate of McGill University and MIT Manipal, Aditya is the recipient of the Sahitya Sparsh Award and has been recognized as one of India's Top 50 Influential Authors of 2024. His books have been featured widely in various media outlets, including several print and digital publications.

His fourth novel, “A Poet’s Ballad: A Crossword Mystery,” became an Amazon bestseller in 20th Century Historical Fiction, and his third book, “Death in the Walled City,” remained at the top of the Amazon charts in Mysteries, Thrillers & Suspense for many weeks. The Times of India Daily and Hindustan Express called Aditya one of the “Authors Quietly Reshaping Indian Literature.” They praised his latest book, “Secret of the Missing Tenant,” as a novel that “pulls readers into a web of lies, secrets, and missing people. Aditya writes stories that keep you guessing—and thinking—long after the last page. Quietly but surely, he’s changing the crime fiction scene in India.”

Aditya grew up in India and later moved to Canada. He is a member of Crime Writers of Canada (CWC), Quebec Writers' Federation (QWF), Immigrant Writers' Association (IWA) of Ontario, and Screenwriters Association (SWA) of India.

Excerpts of Editorial Reviews:

A Poet's Ballad

"Aditya Banerjee, the ingenious mind behind detective Shankar Sen, brings a fresh perspective to mystery and fiction. Growing up in India and moving to Canada in the nineties, Aditya draws on his rich cultural experiences to craft intriguing narratives. His latest novel, A Poet's Ballad: A Crossword Mystery, immerses readers in 1980s India, blending romance and suspense through cryptic crosswords. Aditya's writing stands out for its vivid portrayal of settings and emotional depth, making his stories not just about solving crimes but exploring human connections and cultural identities. His work continues to captivate and inspire a diverse audience."

- Deccan Herald

"Enthralling narrative, richly detailed."

- Writer Today

"Banerjee's narrative deftly entwines love and intrigue, weaving together the destinies of two crossword enthusiasts from different corners of India in a captivating tale. Life, love, and truth converge in this mesmerizing page-turner."

- Delhi Wire

"With its engaging characters, compelling mystery, and vivid setting, I recommend A POET'S BALLAD to historical mystery fans, especially those who would enjoy a 1980s time period and an Indian setting. Must read - endearing characters and a well-crafted puzzle of a mystery."

- Reedsy Discovery

"A precise and engaging mystery…In Banerjee’s impressive latest, personal desires and expectations from family and society collide in a story filled with love, mystery, and tension.The novel expertly unravels a crossword mystery while exploring themes of personal choice, societal expectations, and chance encounters that shape our lives. A page-turner."

- The Prairies Book Review

Broken Dreams: A Callipur Murder Mystery

"Assured plotting matches strong characterization...Banerjee’s gripping series launch introduces recent police academy graduate Shankar Sen. Readers are sure to welcome the sequel."

- Publishers Weekly / Booklife Report

Stolen Legacies

"Engrossing and arresting"

-The Prairies Book Review

Death in the Walled City

"Intriguing, atmospheric, and often unpredictable"

- The Prairies Book Review

"A moody and engaging murder mystery"

- Reedsy Discovery

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