Ruby Gupta

Ruby Gupta writes thrillers where real investigations meet human vulnerability and high-stakes mystery.

She is the author of crime and espionage novels that blend deep research with psychological insight and narrative tension. Her acclaimed thriller The Secret of Leifeng Pagoda, inspired by real cases involving the mysterious deaths of Indian nuclear scientists, is now being adapted for screen. Her murder mystery No Illusions in Xanadu is published by Bloomsbury, and her suspense novel A Degree in Death was long-listed for the Crossword Book Award.

A former journalist with a meticulous eye for detail, Gupta was honoured as the International Writer-in-Residence at the Agatha Christie Festival in England. Her grounding in reportage, investigation, and analysis infuses her stories with authenticity and sharp, immersive realism.

Ruby grew up reading mysteries, and over the years her love for puzzles and hidden motives evolved into writing fiction that explores secrets, power, and the fragile boundaries between truth and deception. She is also the author of literary nonfiction and academic works, including textbooks published by Cambridge University Press.

With over three decades of experience in university teaching and research, Ruby currently serves as Professor & Head of Department at the ACC Wing, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. The discipline, grit, and lived stories around her often inspire the characters and atmospheres in her novels.

An avid traveller who has explored more than 25 countries, Ruby finds inspiration in unfamiliar cities, quiet libraries, and conversations that linger—each becoming a thread in the intricate worlds she creates.