Age Of Vice - Deepti Kapoor
Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor is a gripping Indian literary thriller set in the vibrant yet volatile world of contemporary New Delhi. At the center of the novel is a deadly hit-and-run: a Mercedes plows into a group of pavement dwellers, instantly revealing the city’s deep social divides. From this tragic event unfolds a richly layered story of crime, corruption, and ambition in modern India.
The narrative follows Ajay, born into poverty, whose loyalty entangles him with the influential Wadia family, a dynasty built on wealth, violence, and power. Alongside him, Sunny Wadia, the conflicted heir of the family’s criminal empire, and Neda, an idealistic journalist, navigate a world where morality is blurred and justice is a luxury.
Told with cinematic flair, Age of Vice explores the dark undercurrents of power and class in India, exposing how personal desires and political forces collide in a society on the edge. With its suspenseful pace and emotional depth, Kapoor’s novel stands as a bestselling Indian novel and a landmark in contemporary Indian fiction.
Ideal for readers of literary suspense and those fascinated by the complexities of Indian crime novels, Age of Vice delivers a powerful exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the price of privilege.
