"Saboteur" by R. V. Raman - E-tailing story!
This book is published by Hachette India in 2017 and has 352 pages.
Nilay Adiga is CEO of MyMagicHat, an internet retailer. One day he gets three jolts. They find out that their meeting rooms, his cabin and cabin of promoter, Gautam Puraria, was bugged. Then he found out that company is running out of cash. Finally financial auditor Puneet, who was doing due diligence for an investor, goes missing. Inspector Dhruvi Kishor is requested by one of her relatives to look into Puneet's disappearance. She starts investigating in personal capacity.
Are the three things related? How come a company suddenly runs out of cash? Is this industrial espionage? Is this a sabotage? Why is it happening? Who is the saboteur?
This book gives insights to the reader about working of e-tailing industry. Reader is enlightened thaat all e-tailers make loss because they give discounts below the price and reimburse the gap to the suppliers. Ask this to gain market share. It's not only technical but also about marketing, strategy, competition and espionage.
The story is interesting. Due to the technical details of the industry, readers have to be watchful. However, the name is a giveaway that is an insider job. What remains to be seen is who it is. Author manages to keep the identity of perpetrator under wraps until he reveals it.
Characterization is also interesting. Ambitious Nilay. Genius Moin. Goutam, who wants prove to his father that he is not a kid. Methodical and observant Dhruvi. Intelligent Vibha. Mysterious and methodical Puneet.
All in all it is a good package.
Why did I read this book? Was on my wish list for a long time.
What I didn't like? Gullibility of Goutam. A little outlandish sabotage.
What did I like? Functioning of industry. Hidden saboteur.
Recommend reading.
