When Longing Becomes Dangerous: A Look at Sanjay Tamta’s If Longing Could Kill

Set in the atmospheric and isolated mountains of 1952 India, Sanjay Tamta’s If Longing Could Kill follows Inspector Dharamveer Tyagi as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of a young caretaker. As the case unfolds, a complex web of secrets, buried pasts, and diverse motives—ranging from greed to revenge—emerges among the local residents. Ultimately, the novel serves as a psychological exploration of how intense human longing can spiral into dangerous obsession.