SIGNED EDITION: The Return of Vikram and Betaal by Sunita Pant Bansal

Justice Vikram is at the peak of his career, riding high on his success as though there is no tomorrow – a fact that comes true in his case. He is paid a visit by Doot, the angel of death. Vikram’s time on earth is over, but Doot offers him a deal. Vikram has to solve some complicated cases. If Doot approves his verdict, Vikram gets a fresh lease of life till Doot gives him another tough case. The deal is, if Vikram is unable to reach the right verdict, he has to leave with Doot. Sounds familiar? Here comes the twist. The cases are based on actual criminal cases with unusual, dramatic and often unpredictable verdict, solving which Vikram revisits his relationships and unravels the knots that have bound him to life. What would be his final verdict on himself?