Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Narcopolis’?

Jeet Thayil

The correct answer is Option (1) - Jeet Thayil

"Narcopolis" is a novel written by Indian author Jeet Thayil. The book is set in the Bombay of the 1970s and '80s and follows the lives of various characters intertwined in the city's opium dens and underworld. Thayil's prose delves into themes of addiction, spirituality, and urban decay, offering a vivid portrayal of Bombay's gritty and mesmerizing landscape. The novel received critical acclaim and was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2012.