Ruckus in Rishikesh: The Mystery of The Temple Thefts

About The Book

The Dahanu Detectives are off to a summer camp in faraway Rishikesh!

Mini, Richa, Krish, and Aditya are excited to stay away from their parents at a two-week camp at the foothills of the Himalayas. Hiking, river-rafting, zip-lining and exciting adventure activities are awaited!

The kids settle into the camp routine and make new friends, including the camp dogs. But they are in for scary surprises right from the first night.

On an innocent walk into the village they are witness to a Police investigation into a temple theft. Super-charged at the opportunity to solve yet another mystery, the kids dive headlong into it.

Encounters with wild animals in the National Park next to camp keep them on their toes. Terror strikes their heart when Mini and Aditya get lost in the jungle. Not ready to give up, the kids follow their instincts and race against time to find the loot.

Will the Dahanu Detectives be able to solve the case before the Rishikesh Police?

Find out in Ruckus in Rishikesh - The Mystery of The Temple Thefts.

About The Author

Meenal Dighe is in Indian author based in Mumbai. She has studied Chemical Engineering, HR Management and Psychological Counselling from prestigious Institutes in India. Meenal published her first mystery novel for kids, Disruptions in Dahanu – A Seaside Mystery from India, in November 2023. It is also available in Marathi. Her second book in the Dahanu Detectives Series, called Guilty in Gwalior – A Heritage Mystery from India, published in October 2024, is also available in Spanish.
Both the books have received great reviews from readers. 'Disruptions In Dahanu' received the Best Debut Writer (Female) Award at the 3rd YathaKatha International Film and Literature Festival, Mumbai 2024 and Best Book – Children’s Adventure Category by Sahitya Sparsh Awards 2024.
Guilty in Gwalior received the Best Book – Mystery and Adventure, Enlit Kids Book Awards 2025, and Children’s Book of the Year by Suenos by Ukiyoto International Children’s Book Awards 2024-25. Meenal has keen interest in birds and wildlife as well as the history and archaeology of India. She describes wildlife sanctuaries, libraries and museums as her favourite places on earth. Both her books display her keen interest in these subjects.
Ruckus in Rishikesh – The Mystery of the Temple Thefts is the 3rd adventure of the Dahanu Detectives Series. Also, in process are, a murder mystery for young adult readers, as well as a picture book for young readers.
Meenal has also published 3 short stories in the anthologies named Mahabharat, Upanishads, and Stories from India 5.0