Bhalo Manush by Sukanta Gangopadhyay [Hardcover]

Detective stories are not always about murder or homicide. The key to mysteries often lies in various other incidents - fraud, bank robberies, smuggling, counterfeit currency operations, kidnappings driven by the lure of hidden treasures, and more. Solving such diverse mysteries is the passion of Somnath Sen, a brilliant mathematics student from a wealthy but orphaned family, who works as an amateur detective. Sometimes alongside Inspector Lalu, sometimes as the duo of Somnath and Inspector Lalu, and at other times with the mischievous schoolboy Gattu. 

This book is a collection of crime stories that unfold around us. Along with mystery stories, it also includes supernatural or paranormal tales of a different flavour. With its writing and language quality, the stories progress rapidly, keeping readers gripped with the excitement of unravelling crimes.

Born on July 3, 1939, in the town of Burdwan, he was the son of the renowned Sukumar Sen and Sunila Sen, the niece of Sir Rashbehari Ghosh. He received his education at Scottish Church Collegiate School, Scottish Church College, and the University of Calcutta. He was an Ishan Scholar during his undergraduate studies and conducted research under the guidance of the eminent linguist Suniti Kumar Chatterjee, focusing on the subject of "Abahattha."

He spent nearly 42 years teaching at Scottish Church College, Bangabasi College, and the University of Calcutta, retiring as the Khaira Professor of Linguistics at the University of Calcutta. Alongside his work in linguistics and literature, he also wrote detective stories for young readers. He translated Sherlock Holmes stories for the fortnightly magazine Anandamela.

In addition to essays, he authored seven books in both English and Bengali and edited two volumes.

He passed away on September 5, 2009.