An essential read for everyone who has seen a 'chottu' working at an eatery or running errands in small shops and establishments. This book is a deep dive into the murky world of child trafficking, peeling the layers that make this crime rampant. Suresh Kumar has had a ringside view of the crime, its perpetrators and survivors. The book seamlessly moves from the villages of Bihar to the bylanes of Jaipur, mapping the journey of children from their homes to the non-descript factories that enslave them. The book breaks down the nuances of a crime that continues to flourish and is a must-read.