A new book in the bestselling series about the world’s most lovable dog, who turns detective to solve a splashy summer mystery!

DETECTIVE GOPI
by Sudha Murty
illustrated by Suvidha Mistry
HarperCollins India, October 2026

Gopi is back in a brand-new avatar!

It’s been an unbearable summer in Bangalore. Gopi is trying everything to keep cool. From rolling in muddy puddles to jumping into ponds and wells (and having to be rescued). But nothing is working. Till Ajji plans a getaway to the banks of the River Shubhada.

But what was planned as an escape from the heat becomes an unforgettable adventure as Gopi turns detective and helps solve a mystery!

Sudha Murty was born and brought up in North Karnataka. She did her M.Tech in Computer Science, founded the Infosys Foundation and is currently the Chairperson of the Murty Trust. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written more than 50 books across genres—from children’s books to short stories, novels, technical books, and travelogues. Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages. She has more than 20 honorary doctorates and is the recipient of many prestigious awards including the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2023 and 2006 respectively; Sahitya Akademi Award in 2023; the R.K. Narayan Award for Literature in 2006 and the Attimabbe award for excellence in Kannada literature from the Government of Karnataka in 2011. Most recently, Sudha Murty was nominated as a Member of the Rajya Sabha.