The Tubewell House book cover — a dark silhouette of a girl and a house against a deep blue sky
Bestseller in Psychological Thrillers

A quiet village.
Dark secrets.
Nothing is what it seems.

Ashank Sinha, a high-flying Mumbai trader, arrives in Lawrenceganj — a forgotten village with buried secrets. Who is the mysterious girl at the Tubewell House? And why do the ghosts of the past refuse to stay buried?

★★★★★ 4.9/5 328 pages Penguin Books
Published by Penguin 4.9★ Amazon Rating IIT Kanpur + IIM Calcutta Author Debut Penguin Novel
The Story

A high-flying forex trader leaves Mumbai's chaos for a forgotten village called Lawrenceganj. But nothing in this quiet place is what it seems.

What links Ashank to Dr. Saanvi Sharma at the village health centre? Who is the mysterious girl at the Tubewell House? As long-buried secrets claw their way to the surface, Ashank is forced to confront ghosts of the past that refuse to stay buried. A gripping tale of memory, identity, guilt, and the darkness that hides in plain sight.

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Perfect for fans of
Ruskin Bond's village mysteries· Gillian Flynn's psychological twists· Tana French's atmospheric suspense· Indian rural noir
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What You'll Experience
A vivid village world
Lawrenceganj comes alive — intimate, oppressive, full of whispered secrets and simmering politics.
Psychological depth
Questions about memory, identity, and the things we hide from ourselves. No cheap jump-scares — real dread.
Unpredictable twists
Every chapter second-guesses the last. Readers say they couldn't put it down until the final page.
Deeply human story
Guilt, regret, longing — this isn't just a thriller. It's a story about the ghosts we carry inside us.
★ Unforgettable· Page-turner· Psychological depth· Village noir· Gripping twists· Haunting· Beautifully written· Must-read· Thought-provoking· Emotional ★ Unforgettable· Page-turner· Psychological depth· Village noir· Gripping twists· Haunting· Beautifully written· Must-read· Thought-provoking· Emotional
What Readers Are Saying
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"A thrilling read which you won't be able to put down. Be ready for the twists because this book will leave you second-guessing everything."

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"Probably one of the best psychological thrillers. The characters are very well written with emotions beautifully described."

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"The most unusual psychological thriller I ever read, set in a quaint village full of secrets where it carefully blends the aspects of human drama with suspense."

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"If you hear random screaming, it's just me losing my mind over how perfect this book is! This will literally leave you craving for more."

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"The house isn't just a setting — it's almost a character, with its shadows, its silences, and its ghosts. A deeply engaging, haunting, and thought-provoking read."

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"The author has masterfully woven a plot set in rural India, capturing the village environment and its inherent politics with remarkable detail."

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"It raises questions about memory, identity, the things we hide from ourselves, and whether some places or people can truly be left behind."

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"A well written story. Loved the twists and the village setting. If you're a fan of psychological thrillers, it's a must read."

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About the Author

Abhishek Chaudhary

Manager, Reserve Bank of India

Currently residing in Mumbai, Abhishek serves in a managerial role at the RBI, specialising in risk-based supervision of large commercial banks and NBFCs. He pursued Aerospace Engineering at IIT Kanpur and earned an MBA from IIM Calcutta with a focus on Finance and Economics. The Tubewell House is the culmination of four years of dedicated literary effort — his debut novel published by Penguin. A keen scholar of growth dynamics, he loves playing cue sports and follows Formula 1.

IIT Kanpur IIM Calcutta Reserve Bank of India Penguin Author 4 years in the making
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Paperback · 328 pages · Penguin Books India
ISBN: 978-0143478119·English·21.6 × 13.5 cm·Free delivery with Prime
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