Novoneel Chakraborty is the prolific author of over fifteen bestselling thriller novels, two e-novellas and one bestselling short story collection, with his works being translated into multiple Indian languages. Almost all his novels have debuted in the top three Nielsen listings across India and have continued to be in the top positions on various bestseller lists for several months after release. His Forever series made it to the Times of India's Most Stunning Books of 2017 list, while the Stranger trilogy became a phenomenal hit among young adults, with Amazon tagging it, along with his erotic thriller Black Suits You, as their memorable reads of the year. He has sold over 1 million copies and is India's most popular thriller novelist. His latest releases, Cross Your Heart, Take My Name; Roses Are Blood Red; Whisper to Me Your Lies and A Thousand Kisses Deep are still in the top ten list across India. His twists, dark plots and strong female protagonists have earned him the moniker 'Sidney Sheldon of India'. The Stranger trilogy, his immensely popular thriller series, has been translated into six Indian languages. The trilogy has also been adapted into a successful web series by Applause Entertainment on MX Player, amassing a whopping 600 million-plus views. Other successful adaptations for the screen include Black Suits You and the Forever series. Novoneel has written several hit TV and original web shows for premier channels like MX Player, Sony, Star Plus, Zee and Zee5. He lives and works in Mumbai.