About the Book: Conspiracy in Ladakh by Sutapa Basu follows the Mystery Hounders, Tara and Vicky, on a seemingly ordinary holiday that quickly turns into a dangerous investigation. Their scientist parents are called to Ladakh after birds and animals around Pangong Tso begin dying mysteriously. The crisis threatens the Changpa community, whose traditional livelihood depends on grazing their goats and producing precious pashmina wool. As the young detectives investigate, they uncover questions surrounding a local legend, environmental danger and a possible geopolitical conspiracy involving the disputed region. An atmospheric mystery combining adventure, ecology and suspense