GIDAN ARO

About this Novel

The 29-year-old woman, immersed in her expertise and knowledge, continued to convey information, gesturing toward the illuminated white screen courtesy of the projector. Her focus lay on investigating severe crimes, particularly murder, rape, kidnapping, and other grave offenses. The image of a young man appeared on the device, lying lifeless on the ground, surrounded by a lengthy brown rope bearing the words "Restricted Area" in bold black letters. His stillness was eerie, suggesting no signs of life. She examined the image with a critical eye, aware that the bullet likely hadn't struck his chest directly but had traversed his ribs before penetrating his chest, where the gun had been discovered. A 32-year-old man, also a member of the investigative team, rose and approached her, situated in the right hall. He commended her, "Well done, Agent Maleeka. However, don't rush. Don't you think that if this man were a criminal, he could have maneuvered his hand to intercept the bullet before it hit his chest?" Maleeka turned to face the man he was referring to and replied, "I'm not certain, Inspector Assad. But that's my theory.