Winner of Sahitya Sparsh Awards – Season 3, Karthik Venugopal is an acclaimed author and advocate at the High Court of Madras. Recognized for his work in Best Fiction (Detective Stories), Venugopal has carved a niche in Indian crime fiction with his suspense-filled novels. His latest book, Deadlock, has captivated readers with its intricate puzzles, psychological twists, and a gripping cat-and-mouse chase between Detective Max and the cunning mastermind The Shan.