Author · Entrepreneur · Storyteller
Creator of the Navrangpur Murder Mysteries
Gripping murder mysteries, explosive thrillers, and thought-provoking non-fiction — immersive worlds built to entertain while daring you to think deeper.
About the Author
Snehal Rana is an author, entrepreneur, and storyteller who creates immersive worlds across fiction and non-fiction. Whether unravelling a chilling murder mystery, exploring ancient wisdom, or examining the hidden patterns that shape human experience, the work is driven by curiosity, depth, and a passion for compelling narratives.
Snehal is the author of the bestselling Navrangpur Murder Mysteries — praised for their atmospheric Indian settings, intricate puzzles, memorable characters, and slow-burning psychological suspense — and of the campus-mystery series The Tapri Files. The non-fiction works, including Before the Gods and The Manufactured Maze, explore the intersections of ancient knowledge, symbolism, philosophy, and modern thought.
“I consider myself an agnostic who looks at the world through open and curious eyes — whether I’m crafting a murder mystery or exploring philosophical ideas, I approach each work seeking truth in the patterns of human behaviour and the mysteries that surround us.”
— Snehal Rana
Across every book the goal stays the same: to challenge assumptions, spark curiosity, and leave readers thinking long after the final page. Beyond the page, Snehal owns and manages a beach resort in Daman, and finds inspiration in history, travel, and the enduring mysteries of the world.
Published Works
From two mystery series to explosive thrillers and thought-provoking non-fiction — explore every title below and grab your copy.
The Flagship Series
Seven interlinked whodunits set in the fictional town of Navrangpur, where ancient tradition collides with modern crime. Sacred lakes, festival nights, locked studies and riverside palaces — each a fresh impossible puzzle, each pulling you deeper into a world where nothing is quite what it seems.
Start with The Sacred Lake Murder
Beyond the Page
When Snehal isn’t writing, he’s the entrepreneur behind Avron Beach Resort — a family-friendly 4-star beach resort in Daman, just two minutes from Devka Beach. The same eye for atmosphere and detail that shapes the Navrangpur mysteries goes into crafting a stay by the sea.
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