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'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

** A THE SUNDAY TIMES 100 BEST CRIME NOVELS SINCE 1945**HUNTED, Abir Mukherjee's explosive contemporary thriller, is available NOW'Smoke and Ashes is Abir Mukherjee's best book yet; a brilliantly conceived murder mystery set amidst political and social turmoil - beautifully crafted' C.J. SansomIndia, 1921. Captain Sam Wyndham is battling a serious addiction to opium that he must keep secret from his superiors in the Calcutta police force.But Wyndham finds himself in a tight spot when he stumbles across a corpse in an opium den. When he then comes across a second body bearing the same injuries, Wyndham is convinced that there's a deranged killer on the loose.However, revealing his presence in the opium den could cost him his career.As Wyndham and Sergeant 'Surrender-not' Banerjee set out to solve the two murders, Wyndham must tread carefully, keeping his personal demons secret, before someone else turns up dead...SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 CWA SAPERE HISTORICAL DAGGERSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 HWA GOLD CROWNLONGLISTED FOR THE 2019 CWA GOLD DAGGERPraise for the Wyndham and Banerjee series:'It is the flamboyant evocation of Calcutta that makes this such a mesmerising read' Guardian'A thought-provoking rollercoaster' Ian Rankin'Cracking... A journey into the dark underbelly of the British Raj' Daily ExpressIf you enjoyed Smoke and Ashes further books in the Wyndham and Banerjee series are available now:A Rising ManA Necessary EvilDeath in the East The Shadows of Men

** A THE SUNDAY TIMES 100 BEST CRIME NOVELS AND THRILLERS SINCE 1945****WINNER 2018 WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE**'Even better than his first' Daily TelegraphIndia, 1920. Captain Sam Wyndham and Sergeant Banerjee of Calcutta Police must investigate the dramatic assassination of a Maharaja's son...Sam Wyndham is visiting the kingdom of Sambalpore, home to diamond mines and the beautiful Palace of the Sun.But when the Maharaja's eldest son is assassinated, Wyndham realises that the realm is riven with conflict. Prince Adhir was unpopular with religious groups, while his brother - now in line to the throne - appears to be a feckless playboy.As Wyndham and Sergeant 'Surrender-not' Banerjee endeavour to unravel the mystery, they become entangled in a dangerous world. They must find the murderer, before the murderer finds them.*SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2018 HISTORICAL AND GOLD DAGGERS**LONGLISTED FOR THE 2018 CWA STEEL DAGGER*Praise for the Wyndham and Banerjee series :'An exceptional historical crime novel' C.J. Sansom'A thought-provoking rollercoaster' Ian Rankin'Cracking... A journey into the dark underbelly of the British Raj' Daily ExpressIf you enjoyed A Necessary Evil, further books in the Wyndham and Banerjee series are available now:A Rising ManSmoke and AshesDeath in the East The Shadows of Men

In Calcutta 1919, every truth has a price.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...If you loved A Rising Man, discover the rest of the Wyndham and Banerjee series:A Necessary EvilSmoke and AshesDeath in the EastThe Shadows of MenThe Burning Grounds** A SUNDAY TIMES 100 BEST CRIME NOVELS AND THRILLERS SINCE 1945**‘An exceptional historical crime novel' C.J. Sansom‘Does for the Raj what Philip Kerr did for the Reich’ The Times‘Highly entertaining’ Daily Telegraph

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

Pre-order the gripping new thriller from Abir Mukherjee where high-rise murder meets luxury in The Pinnacle – coming soon!** WINNER OF THE CRIME & THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2025 **** WINNER OF THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2025**A TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR'A damn exciting read’ JAMES PATTERSON‘A pretty much flawless thriller’ LEE CHILD'A masterclass in intelligent suspense’ MICK HERRON‘A kick-ass, pedal-to-the-metal thriller’ MARK BILLINGHAM'Thought-provoking, intriguingly taut, propulsive and highly original' STEPH McGOVERNThe clock is ticking. Who will find them first?The epic and thrilling story of two parents thrown together to stop their children from committing an unthinkable crime.A missing daughter. Suspected of plotting a terror attack in the US.A father arrested. Police storm Heathrow Airport to bring him in for questioning about his daughter.A terrifying connection. In Florida, a mother discovers a link between her son and the missing girl, fearing they have been radicalised.Hunted. On the run from the authorities, the two parents are thrown together to find their children before the FBI does and more lives are lost.*The paperback edition comes in two different colour options: the bold yellow colour, and a stunning foiled gold. If you order online, you will receive one at random. The gold is available for a limited time only*EVERYONE LOVES HUNTED:‘A mature, intelligent thriller... Stunning' Janice Hallett'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'Mukherjee enters contemporary thriller-dom with a bang… his cunning twists make for a buoyant read' Daily Telegraph‘Breathtakingly paced with twists and turns all the way’ The Guardian

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

** A THE SUNDAY TIMES 100 BEST CRIME NOVELS AND THRILLERS SINCE 1945****WINNER OF THE CWA SAPERE BOOKS HISTORICAL DAGGER 2020**'Death in the East is the best so far of an unmissable series' The TimesCalcutta police detective Captain Sam Wyndham and his quick-witted Indian Sergeant, Surrender-not Banerjee, are back for another rip-roaring adventure set in 1920s India.1905, London.When Bessie Drummond, an old flame of Sam Wyndham's, is attacked in the street, he is determined to get to the bottom of it. But the next day, Bessie is found dead in her room and Wyndham soon finds himself caught up in her murder investigation. The case will cost the young constable more than he ever imagined.1922, India.Leaving Calcutta, Wyndham heads for the hills of Assam, ready to put his opium addiction behind him. 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 that this figure from can only be after one thing: revenge...*A SUNDAY TIMES BOOKS OF 2021 PICK*Praise for the Wyndham and Banerjee series :'A thought-provoking rollercoaster' Ian Rankin'Cracking... A journey into the dark underbelly of the British Raj' Daily Express'A brilliantly conceived murder mystery set amidst political and social turmoil - beautifully crafted' C. J. Sansom'Mukherjee brings sardonic wit to his portrayal of British rule in India, and the action is perfectly paced.' Daily MirrorIf you enjoyed Death in the East further books in the Wyndham and Banerjee series are available now:A Rising ManA Necessary Evil Smoke and Ashes 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 TimesDiscover the rest of the Wyndham and Banerjee series:A Rising ManA Necessary EvilSmoke and AshesDeath in the EastThe Burning Grounds‘An engaging, evocative thriller’ Janice Hallett‘Breathtaking’ Peter May‘A thought-provoking rollercoaster’ Ian Rankin

'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'ConnorIn 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’

** 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