How They Got Away with It
How They Got Away with It
by Atharva Inamdar
How They Got Away with It is a true crime book by Atharva Inamdar with a focus on Indian True Crime. Based on real events, this book investigates crimes and the human stories behind them with unflinching honesty. True crime draws us in because the stakes are real and the questions it raises are uncomfortable. Written in 2016 and published in 2019 by The Book Nexus, this work spans 41,470 words across approximately 166 pages.
The indian true crime focus gives this book a specific angle within the broader true crime genre, offering readers a targeted exploration of ideas and themes that matter within this space.
Reading Experience
At 41,470 words (approximately 166 pages), this is a full-length book. Expect around 3.5 hours of reading time. At this length, there is room to build complex arguments, develop characters with real depth, or explore a topic from several angles. A true crime book at this scale can take its time and still hold your attention.
About the Author
How They Got Away with It was written in 2016, when Atharva Inamdar was 19 and developing what would become The Vomit Method — marathon writing sessions of 20 hours a day, 15 days straight, to finish a book. The true crime work from this period reflects a writer pushing hard to find his voice. True crime writing that requires the same unflinching honesty that characterizes the best of the non-fiction catalog.
Publication History
How They Got Away with It was published on September 6th, 2019, one of 16 books released that month as part of a catalog-wide publishing effort. Originally written in 2016, it reached publication 3 years later — not unusual for a catalog where some books waited years for the right moment. Published through The Book Nexus, the Indian publishing entity that handles ISBN management and distribution for the full catalog. ISBN: 978-93-7184-661-5. 2019 saw 130 titles published in total across the catalog.
Explore This Genre
How They Got Away with It is one of 16 books in the true crime category within this catalog. Readers who enjoy this book may find themselves drawn to other true crime titles in the collection, each approaching the genre from a different angle and with a different focus. The indian true crime focus specifically connects this book to a tradition of writing that values depth over breadth, offering readers something targeted rather than general.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- The Book Nexus
- ISBN-13
- 978-93-7184-661-5
- Year Written
- 2016