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Press 9 for a Crime

Press 9 for a Crime

Bone-chilling thriller of cybercrime, family drama, deception, and redemption | Indian crime fiction from the creator of the much-acclaimed web series- Grahan

Shailendra Jha
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In a low-income neighbourhood of Delhi, the Anand family’s hopes rest on the elder son, Atul, who has accepted a lucrative job in Bangkok. However, days after his departure, Atul disappears—caught in a brutal cyber scam hub operating out of Cambodia. As the family grapples with Atul’s disappearance, its dynamics are tested. Then, the younger son Aseem—wayward, with a history of half-baked plans and ongoing financial demands—takes matters into his own hands.

Armed with nothing but desperation and a reckless plan, Aseem dives into a deadly world of exploitation and crime. To save his brother, he’ll have to risk everything—including his own life. Can he pull it off?

From the creator of the much-acclaimed web series Grahan, Press 9 for a Crime is a heart-stopping, gripping story of sacrifice, deception, redemption and the power of family in the face of impossible and overwhelming odds.

Imprint: Ebury Press

Published: Sep/2025

ISBN: 9780143476146

Length : 180 Pages

MRP : ₹299.00

Press 9 for a Crime

Bone-chilling thriller of cybercrime, family drama, deception, and redemption | Indian crime fiction from the creator of the much-acclaimed web series- Grahan

Shailendra Jha

In a low-income neighbourhood of Delhi, the Anand family’s hopes rest on the elder son, Atul, who has accepted a lucrative job in Bangkok. However, days after his departure, Atul disappears—caught in a brutal cyber scam hub operating out of Cambodia. As the family grapples with Atul’s disappearance, its dynamics are tested. Then, the younger son Aseem—wayward, with a history of half-baked plans and ongoing financial demands—takes matters into his own hands.

Armed with nothing but desperation and a reckless plan, Aseem dives into a deadly world of exploitation and crime. To save his brother, he’ll have to risk everything—including his own life. Can he pull it off?

From the creator of the much-acclaimed web series Grahan, Press 9 for a Crime is a heart-stopping, gripping story of sacrifice, deception, redemption and the power of family in the face of impossible and overwhelming odds.

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Shailendra Jha

Shailendra Jha is the creator and co-writer of the highly acclaimed Disney+ Hotstar (now JioHotstar) series Grahan. He is a recipient of the prestigious Screenwriters Association Award. His writing has earned him multiple nominations for various awards, including the Filmfare OTT Awards.
His short film Tumhare Bina has been screened at several international film festivals, including the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival and the South Asian Short Film Festival.
In the news industry, Jha launched and led India’s first speed news channel, Tez. He headed the output team during his tenure at India’s leading news channel Aaj Tak. He left the TV Today Network as an executive editor and transitioned into the entertainment world, working with Star India, where he held key roles, including programming head, commissioning head and head of branded content.
He continues to create stories independently as a writer, director, show-runner and creative consultant, with a focus on developing web series and films.

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