‘Shirshendu never disappoints… NoChild’s Play is charming and timeless. Read it if you're a fan of Feluda or Tintin’ – Samit BasuIt’s 1970 and curious things are afoot in the world. In New Jersey a boy with stiff limbs but extraordinary intelligence is born to an NRI couple. A powerful evil organization is out to exterminate him. In China Dr Wong’s greatest invention a biomechanical robot has been stolen by goons. Meanwhile in Calcutta Gadai Babu brings home a mysterious science kit from the grey market and it appears to set off bewildering news on TV and odd spirits in his lab.Shirshendu Mukopadhyay’s classic sci-fi novel is a roller-coaster ride full of unforgettable characters drama action and intrigue. As racy as it is charming this is a good old-fashioned nail-biting mystery.