A CRIME NOVEL WITH A LAYERED TAKE ON OUR SOCIETY—TAUTLY TOLD. The brutal murder of Madhukumar shatters the serenity of Green Tree Apartments, leaving its residents terrified for their safety. Leading the investigation is Inspector Rakesh. As if navigating the complexities of his first murder case isn’t challenging enough, the victim’s wife, Mira, turns out to be his first love. In a whole other world, a scandal erupts when the paparazzi catch the famous actress Pooja Reddy with superstar D at a hotel. Desperately in need of a distraction, Pooja begins obsessively following the Madhukumar case and finds herself entangled in a murder mystery that deepens with every turn. A tale of unchecked greed, corruption, crime and trolling, The Accused reveals the dark underbelly of the society we live in.