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'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’

The Pinnacle is the twisty murder mystery readers are OBSESSED with:

'The very definition of a pounding, propulsive page-turner'

Runs at breakneck speed

Smart and breathless. It s huge fun

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YOUR WIFE HAS BEEN MURDERED. EVERYONE THINKS YOU DID IT.

High up in Mumbai s most luxurious skyscraper, the Pinnacle, George Abercrombie wakes from a drunken stupor to find his wife, Bollywood superstar Sweety Sahota, murdered in their bedroom.

He knows he will be the prime suspect.

Sweety s phone has disappeared. Her laptop has vanished. And George can't remember what happened.

A devoted assistant is hiding a dangerous secret.

A trusted servant disappears.

A neighbour knows more than she's saying.

As George scrambles to piece together the night, with 1.4 billion people wanting him dead, somewhere inside the Pinnacle, someone has a killer secret . . .

CAN GEORGE FIND THE KILLER BEFORE HIS TIME RUNS OUT?

HIGH RISE. HIGH STAKES. THE PINNACLE IS THE THRILLER OF THE SUMMER.

Dark, funny, shocking easily his best book yet Janice Hallett 'A writer at the very top of his game Mark Billingham'A deliciously twisting plot Lucy Foley Fast-paced, funny, yet dark as hell Harriet Tyce Delivers a truly satisfying ending Jane Casey

When an over-the-hill American actor finds his wife, a rising star in Bollywood, dead in their Mumbai high-rise, he quickly becomes the prime suspect in this atmospheric, razor-sharp social mystery. Lucy Foley meets The White Lotus and perfect for fans of Age of Vice. 

"A deliciously twisting plot, vividly realized sense of place, and scalpel-sharp satire."―Lucy Foley

"A fascinating mystery and a scintillating social critique. Fresh and addictive!"―S. A. Cosby

Washed-up American heart throb George Abercrombie hates India, even from his apartment on the 68th floor of Mumbai’s grandest luxury skyscraper, the Pinnacle. He hates the noise, he hates the heat, and just maybe he’s grown to hate his wife, the newest queen of Bollywood, Sweety Sahota. 

So when George wakes from a drunken stupor to find Sweety murdered in their bedroom, he knows just how badly he’s cooked. But where is Sweety’s computer? Or her cellphone? And where has his personal assistant gone? As George scrambles to piece together the night, others in the building are covering their tracks. Sweety’s assistant must find who is blackmailing her, and a servant who knows too much goes on the run… 

The Pinnacle is a dazzling and addictive thriller that’s three plots in one, set against a world of lavish opulence where someone is always watching—because everyone is hiding something.

The winner of the Harvill Secker/Daily Telegraph crime writing competitionCaptain Sam Wyndham, former Scotland Yard detective, is a new arrival to Calcutta. Desperately seeking a fresh start after his experiences during the Great War, Wyndham has been recruited to head up a new post in the police force. But with barely a moment to acclimatise to his new life or to deal with the ghosts which still haunt him, Wyndham is caught up in a murder investigation that will take him into the dark underbelly of the British Raj.A senior official has been murdered, and a note left in his mouth warns the British to quit India: or else. With rising political dissent and the stability of the Raj under threat, Wyndham and his two new colleagues – arrogant Inspector Digby and British-educated, but Indian-born Sergeant Banerjee, one of the few Indians to be recruited into the new CID – embark on an investigation that will take them from the luxurious parlours of wealthy British traders to the seedy opium dens of the city.The start of an atmospheric and enticing new historical crime series.

Random House presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of A Necessary Evil by Abir Mukherjee, read by Simon Bubb.The fabulously wealthy kingdom of Sambalpore: home to tigers, elephants, diamond mines and the beautiful Palace of the Sun. When the heir to the throne of Sambalpore is assassinated in Calcutta in the presence of Captain Sam Wyndham and his colleague ''Surrender-Not'' Banerjee, Wyndham works to uncover the reasons behind Prince Punit''s death, despite the opposition of his commanding officers. Travelling to Sambalpore, he discovers a kingdom riven with suppressed conflict. Prince Punit was a moderniser whose attitudes - and romantic relationship - may have upset the more religious elements of his country, while his brother appears to be a feckless playboy. And when Annie Grant, the first woman to capture Wyndham''s heart since the death of his wife, arrives in the kingdom, Wyndham knows this is going to be a case that is as challenging personally as it is professionally.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Smoke and Ashes by Abir Mukherjee, read by Simon Bubb.**From the winner of the 2017 CWA Historical Dagger Award**India, 1921. Haunted by his memories of the Great War, Captain Sam Wyndham is battling a serious addiction to opium that he must keep secret from his superiors in the Calcutta police force. When Sam is summoned to investigate a grisly murder, he is stunned at the sight of the body: he’s seen this before. Last night, in a drug addled haze, he stumbled across a corpse with the same ritualistic injuries. It seems like there’s a deranged killer on the loose. Unfortunately for Sam, the corpse was in an opium den and revealing his presence there could cost him his career.With the aid of his quick-witted Indian Sergeant, Surrender-not Banerjee, Sam must try to solve the two murders, all the while keeping his personal demons secret, before somebody else turns up dead.Set against the backdrop of the fervent fight for Indian independence, and rich with the atmosphere of 1920s Calcutta, Smoke and Ashes is the brilliant new historical mystery in this award-winning series.‘Smoke and Ashes is Abir Mukherjee''s best book yet; a brilliantly conceived murder mystery set amidst political and social turmoil – beautifully crafted.’ CJ SANSOM

Brought to you by Penguin.''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...**WINNER OF THE CWA SAPERE BOOKS HISTORICAL DAGGER 2020***A SUNDAY TIMES BOOKS OF 2021 PICK*______________________Praise for the Sam Wyndham 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 Mirror© Abir Mukherjee 2019 (P) Penguin Audio 2019

Brought to you by Penguin. Award-winning writer Abir Mukherjee is back with another brilliant mystery novel in the Raj-era Wyndham and Banerjee series.*A SUNDAY TIMES BOOKS OF 2021 PICK*Calcutta, 1923When 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, the latest instalment in this ''unmissable'' (The Times) series presents Wyndham and Banerjee with an unprecedented challenge. Will this be the case that finally drives them apart?© Abir Mukherjee 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Brought to you by Penguin.WINNER OF THE CRIME FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2024 A blistering contemporary thriller with a real message for our polarised times from Abir Mukherjee, the award-winning author of the Wyndham and Banerjee series.YOU 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 on American soil.But then a woman called Carrie turns up at Sajid''s door after travelling halfway across the world. She claims Aliyah is with her son and she has a clue to their whereabouts. Carrie knows something isn''t adding up - and that she and Sajid are the only ones who can find their children and discover the truth.On the run from the authorities, the two parents are thrown together in a race against time to save their kids and stop a catastrophe that will derail the country''s future forever.For fans of Adrian McKinty''s The Chain and Clare Mackintosh''s Hostage, this blockbuster contemporary thriller will turn your world on its head.''A high-octane, high-adrenaline thriller…Chillingly plausible'' ERIN KELLY''Phenomenal'' SUNDAY TIMESBest Audiobooks: Editor''s Picks on Spotify.©2024 Abir Mukherjee (P)2024 Penguin Audio