अत्यंत गडबड आणि धावपळीच्या अशा त्या जानेवारी महिन्यात एक वयस्क वाटणारे गृहस्थ अल्फाच्या दारावर येऊन ठेपतात. त्यांचं म्हणणं आहे, की त्यांच्या वडिलोपार्जित, ब्रिटिशकालीन बंगल्यात एक गुप्त खजिना दडलेला असण्याची शक्यता आहे. अल्फाने तो खजिना शोधण्यात मदत करावी असा त्यांचा आग्रह आहे. पण अल्फाच्या डोक्यावर इतर अनेक प्रकरणांचा भार असल्याने तो त्या गृहस्थाला मदत करण्यास नकार देतो. पण काही दिवसांनी अल्फापर्यंत खबर येऊन पोचते - त्या वयस्क गृहस्थाचा त्याच बंगल्यात रहस्यमयरित्या खून झाला आहे! आणि साहजिकच, अल्फासमोर त्या प्रकरणाचा शोध घेण्याखेरीज पर्याय उरत नाही. तो खून त्या खजिन्यासाठीच झाला आहे का? असेल तर बंगल्यातल्या खजिन्याबद्दल आणखी कुणाला कळालं होतं? आणि कसं? एकमेका
Book name: Detective alpha ani Korlelya 3 Akrutya (Detective Alpha and 3 Carved symbols) Author: Sourabh Wagale
I would give this book 4⭐️out of 5⭐️.
Detective alpha ani Korlelya 3 Akrutya is a gripping detective novel centered around the sharp-minded detective, Alpha. The story begins with the arrival of Vishwas Kanitkar, a man who believes his ancestral bungalow hides a long-lost treasure. After discovering three mysterious symbols—a circle, a triangle, and a square—engraved on a hidden rock behind a picture frame hung on the wall, along with traces of real gold, Vishwas is convinced there’s more to uncover. He approaches Alpha for help, but the detective, tied up with another case, turns him away—only to receive shocking news three days later: Vishwas has been murdered.
What follows is a classic whodunit layered with secrets, family tensions, and hidden motives. Alpha now finds himself unraveling the mystery not just of the treasure, but also of Vishwas’s death. The prime suspects are close to home—his wife, two sons, one daughter-in-law, Caretaker of the bungalow and a long-time friend—Through sharp deduction and careful observation, Alpha not only uncovers the identity of the murderer but also deciphers the secret behind the three ancient symbols. In a satisfying and humane conclusion, he discovers the hidden treasure and hands it over entirely to Vishwas Kanitkar’s wife.
What I liked most about the book is its steady and well-balanced pace—it successfully holds your attention all the way to the end. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, the story surprises you. The ending is especially impressive—not something you’d expect, yet perfectly built up throughout the narrative. The final revelation of both the treasure and the murderer feels earned, making this book a highly engaging and rewarding read for fans of detective fiction.
Final verdict- You should definitely read this book if you love detective stories or if you dislike predictable plots. This story keeps you guessing till the very end—and that’s what makes it truly enjoyable.