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Hunted
An irresistible blend of high-octane thriller plot, nuanced characterisation and smart writing. Not to be missed!
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The Burning Grounds
'Compulsive reading. This is a master storyteller at the top of his game.' Ann Cleeves 'Historical crime fiction at its best' The Times 'An utterly spellbinding triumph from a master storyteller' Joseph O'Connor In the Burning Ghats of Calcutta, where the dead are laid to rest, a man is found murdered, his throat cut from ear to ear.The victim is a popular patron of the arts, a man who was adored by all. So, what was the motive for his murder? Despite being out of favour with the Imperial Police Force, Detective Sam Wyndham is dragged in to investigate and finds himself thrust into the glamorous but dangerous world of Indian cinema. Meanwhile Surendranath Banerjee, recently returned from Europe after three years spent running from the fallout of his last case, is searching for a missing photographer. When the vanished woman is linked with Sam's murder investigation, the two men find themselves working together once again.But can Wyndham and Banerjee put their differences aside to solve the case?'Abir Mukherjee is doing something uniquely different in the crime genre...breathtaking' Peter May, Sunday Times bestseller, on The Shadows of MenReaders love THE BURNING GROUNDS:'A wonderful addition to an exceptional series''Incredibly exciting and action-packed''A must-read for anyone who loves fiction at its best''Beautifully written and a smashing story''An engaging, atmospheric thriller with strong character development and a plot full of intrigue'
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The Pinnacle
Abir Mukherjee is the bestselling author of the award-winning Wyndham & Banerjee series of crime novels set in 1920s India and the British Book Awards Crime Thriller of the Year 2025 Hunted. His books have been translated into sixteen languages and won various awards including the CWA Dagger for best Historical Novel, the Prix du Polar Européen, and the Wilbur Smith Award for Adventure Writing. He also co-hosts the popular Red Hot Chilli Writers podcast which takes a wry look at the world of books, writing, and the creative arts, tackling everything from bestsellers to pop culture. Abir grew up in Scotland and now lives in Surrey with his wife and two sons. Website: abirmukherjee.com Twitter, Threads & Instagram: @radiomukhers Facebook: AuthorAbir
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The Burning Grounds
'Historical crime fiction at its best' Sunday Times 'Compulsive reading. This is a master storyteller at the top of his game.' Ann Cleeves Pre-order the gripping new thriller from Abir Mukherjee where high-rise murder meets luxury in The Pinnacle - coming soon!In the Burning Ghats of Calcutta where the dead are laid to rest, a man is found murdered, his throat cut from ear to ear.The body is that of a popular patron of the arts, a man who was, by all accounts, beloved by all: so what was the motive for his murder? Despite being out of favour with the Imperial Police Force, Detective Sam Wyndham is assigned to the case and finds himself thrust into the glamorous world of Indian cinema.Meanwhile Surendranath Banerjee, recently returned from Europe after three years spent running from the fallout of his last case, is searching for a missing photographer; a trailblazing woman at the forefront of the profession. When Suren discovers that the vanished woman is linked to Sam's murder investigation, the two men find themselves working together once again - but will Wyndham and Banerjee be able to put their differences aside to solve the case?'An unmissable series' The Times'Captivating, moving and exciting, it's historical fiction at its finest' Sunday Express'Abir Mukherjee is doing something uniquely different in the crime genre...breathtaking' Peter May, Sunday Times bestseller, on The Shadows of Men
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A Rising Man
HUNTED, Abir Mukherjee's explosive contemporary thriller, is available NOW**WINNER OF THE CWA ENDEAVOUR HISTORICAL DAGGER **'An exceptional historical crime novel' C.J. SansomIndia, 1919. Desperate for a fresh start, Captain Sam Wyndham arrives to take up an important post in Calcutta's police force.He is soon called to the scene of a horrifying murder. The victim was a senior official, and a note left in his mouth warns the British to leave India - or else.With the stability of the Empire under threat, Wyndham and Sergeant 'Surrender-not' Banerjee must solve the case quickly. But there are some who will do anything to stop them...**A THE TIMES/SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB TOP 40 BOOK OF LAST FIVE YEARS**Praise for the Wyndham and Banerjee series :'A thought-provoking rollercoaster' Ian Rankin'Does for the Raj what Philip Kerr did for the Reich' The Times/Sunday Times Crime Club'Highly entertaining' Daily TelegraphIf you enjoyed A Rising Man, further books in the Wyndham and Banerjee series are available now:A Necessary EvilSmoke and AshesDeath in the East The Shadows of Men
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Monstrous Tales
A spine-tingling collection of spooky stories to curl up with on winter nights - perfect for fans of The Haunting Season, The Winter Spirits and M. R. James.This isle is full of noises...From the finfolk of the beaches of Orkney to the plague monsters of the Welsh mountains, and the giant slugs of the Derbyshire peaks to the Beast of Bodmin Moor, Britain is home to many strange creatures of folklore. Some are ancient, as enduring as the forests and mountains they inhabit. Others live among us, in our cities, creating new legends as they scuttle through the shadows. And none of them are to be trusted.In this deliciously chilling collection, award-winning and bestselling authors bring you tales inspired by the monsters that share our land. The perfect read for anyone who's ever spotted something slimy and unexplained in their peripheral vision, or seen eyes reflecting back in the forest where no eyes should be.INCLUDES NEW AND ORIGINAL STORIES FROM:Janice HallettAbir MukherjeeRosie AndrewsStuart TurtonDan JonesJenn AshworthSunyi DeanJane JohnsonRebecca Netley
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Hunted
** Give the gift of a twist this Christmas **A TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR 2024'A damn exciting read' JAMES PATTERSON'A pretty much flawless thriller' LEE CHILD'A masterclass in intelligent suspense' MICK HERRON'If you're looking for a kick-ass, pedal-to-the-metal thriller you need HUNTED' MARK BILLINGHAM'A mature, intelligent thriller... Stunning' JANICE HALLETTYOU CAN'T SAVE YOUR KIDS... BUT CAN YOU STOP THEM?It's a week before the presidential elections when a bomb goes off in an LA shopping mall...In London, armed police storm Heathrow Airport and arrest Sajid Khan. His daughter Aliyah entered the USA with the suicide bomber, and now she's missing, potentially plotting another attack. But then a mysterious woman called Carrie turns up at Sajid's door after travelling halfway across the world. She claims Aliyah is with her son Greg, and she knows where they could be. Back in the US, Agent Shreya Mistry is closing in on the two fugitives. But the more she investigates, the more she realises this case is far from as simple as it seems. Hunted by the authorities, the two parents are thrown together in a race against time to find their kids before the FBI does and stop a catastrophe that will bring the world to its knees. Discover the new TWIST-PACKED thriller from the author of The Shadows of Men'Smart and blisteringly contemporary' Mail on Sunday'Skintight plotting and a twisting storyline... [Hunted is] unputdownable' Sunday Times'Tense, twisty...will keep you guessing' Ruth Ware'A high-octane, high-adrenaline thriller...Chillingly plausible' Erin Kelly 'A race-against-time story with some excellent twists and subversions of expectations' Observer'Mukherjee enters contemporary thriller-dom with a bang... his cunning twists make for a buoyant read' Daily Telegraph'Hunted is a phenomenal achievement, with its sizeable cast of memorable characters, flawless juggling of multiple storylines, and a political dimension that makes it more than pacey entertainment' Sunday Times Thriller of the month
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Death in the East
Calcutta police detective Captain Sam Wyndham and his quick-witted Indian Sergeant, Surrender-Not Banerjee, are back for another exotic adventure set in 1920s India. *Winner of the CWA's Historical Daggar Award*1905, London. As a young constable, Sam Wyndham is on his usual East London beat when he comes across an old flame, Bessie Drummond, attacked in the streets. The next day, when Bessie is found brutally beaten in her own room, locked from the inside, Wyndham promises to get to the bottom of her murder. But the case will cost the young constable more than he ever imagined. 1922, India. Leaving Calcutta, Captain Sam Wyndham heads for the hills of Assam, to the ashram of a sainted monk where he hopes to conquer his opium addiction. But when he arrives, he sees a ghost from his life in London-a man thought to be long dead, a man Wyndham hoped he would never see again. Wyndham knows he must call his friend and colleague Sergeant Banerjee for help. He is certain this figure from his past isn't here by coincidence. He is here for revenge . . .
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The Shadows of Men
A city on the brink. A murder that could ignite it. When a Hindu theologian is found murdered in his home, the city is on the brink of all-out religious war. Can officers of the Imperial Police Force, Captain Sam Wyndham and Sergeant Surendranath Banerjee track down those responsible in time to stop a bloodbath? Set at a time of heightened political tension, beginning in atmospheric Calcutta and taking the detectives all the way to bustling Bombay, this instalment in the 'unmissable' (The Times) series presents Wyndham and Banerjee with an unprecedented challenge. Will this be the case that finally drives them apart? 'The Shadows of Men finds the always reliable Crime Writers' Association Dagger Award-winner Abir Mukherjee on fine form' Financial Times Discover the rest of the Wyndham and Banerjee series: A Rising Man A Necessary Evil Smoke and Ashes Death in the East The Burning Grounds 'An engaging, evocative thriller' Janice Hallett 'Breathtaking' Peter May 'A thought-provoking rollercoaster' Ian Rankin
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The Sinful Silence
When the corpse of an eminent businesswoman is found in a lavish suite locked from inside, Noida police is baffled. They cannot find any trace of foul play at the crime scene.As the rookie IPS officer Vayu Iyer investigates the complex crime, he finds an open-ended suspect pool. It could be the victim's ex-lover, jealous college friends, the parasitic husband or one of her innumerable flings. Braving tremendous pressure from the government to close the case quickly, he follows every lead, only to reach a dead end.His journey becomes harder under the supervision of a corrupt, grumpy, drug-addict DCP who is on a killing spree to avenge the murder of his fiancée, pitted against a powerful crime-syndicate.Will Vayu crack the first high-profile case of his career? The Sinful Silence is an action-packed story of chasing the truth, avenging loss and twisted relationships.
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A Necessary Evil
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Sin is the New Love
Ahi is an aspiring publisher and wishes to make it big someday. When her favourite author's autobiography lands on her table - which has confessions of his heinous crimes, illegal businesses and few eminent others as his partners in crime - she doesn't know if it's real or someone's trap. It could get her a big breakthrough, but little does she know that it would turn her world upside down completely.Her morbid curiosity pulls her into the depth of a conspiracy. She finds herself in the centre of various mishaps and murders, as if someone wants to lead the way. Driven by her childhood friend Samim's encouragement, and watched over by the ever so charming ACP Rathore, she has to jeopardize her life to find the brutal truth of her past.Touching, thrilling and deeply mysterious, Sin is the New Love is the journey of a girl who stumbles upon the truth about her origin while chasing her dream.
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