[ Book #1 : 'Web of Shadows' series ] Crime Branch investigators, Yuvika Mehra and Varun Oberoi are thrust into a high-stakes case when a notorious criminal known as Cipher begins leaving chess pieces at crime scenes. Each piece, tied to a different victim, hints at a deeper strategy and motive. As Yuvika and Varun work to decipher the clues and connect the dots, their professional relationship evolves into a deep bond which forges a spark between the two. Will the duo ever catch Cipher?