Ruby Gupta writes crime and espionage thrillers that weave real investigations with human vulnerability, moral ambiguity, and unexpected twists.
Her acclaimed novel The Secret of Leifeng Pagoda, inspired by the mysterious deaths of Indian nuclear scientists, is currently being adapted for screen. She is also the author of No Illusions in Xanadu (Bloomsbury) and A Degree in Death, which was longlisted for the Crossword Book Award.
A former journalist, Gupta brings a reporter’s curiosity and precision to her novels, grounding them in research, atmosphere, and lived detail. She was the International Writer-in-Residence at the Agatha Christie Festival in England, an experience that deepened her engagement with global mystery-writing traditions.
Gupta has published ten books, including literary nonfiction and academic titles with Cambridge University Press. Her stories often explore secrets, power, and the thin line between truth and deception, shaped by her background in investigation, communication, and long years of observing human behaviour.
She currently serves as Professor & Head of Department at the ACC Wing, Indian Military Academy, where she teaches, mentors, and continues to write.
An avid traveller who has explored more than 28 countries, Ruby Gupta finds inspiration in unfamiliar cities and remote locations, each becoming a thread in the intricate worlds she creates.
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