Death in the East: Sam Wyndham Book 4

** Selected by the Telegraph FT and Guardian as one of the best crime books of 2019****A skilfully blended dual narrative: twice the intrigue twice the fun. Mukherjee is at the top of his game Mick Herron author of the Jackson Lamb series on Death in the East****The gloriously atmospheric Death in the East is his [Mukherjee’s] best book so far a cracking read Scotsman****The perfect combination of mystery and history Telegraph**Calcutta 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. 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 . . .Praise for the Sam Wyndham series:‘A thought-provoking rollercoaster’ Ian RankinDeath in the East is as vivid and atmospheric as its predecessors Guardian‘Confirms Abir Mukherjee as a rising star of historical crime fiction’ The Times‘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. SansomMukherjee brings sardonic wit to his portrayal of British rule in India and the action is perfectly paced. Daily MirrorAn absolute delight Daily Mail Review As ever Abir Mukherjee brings sardonic wit to his portrayal of British rule in India and the action is perfectly paced but this volume has a depth that makes it stand out. His best yet -- Jake Kerridge ―Sunday ExpressIn his most accomplished and complex novel yet Mukherjee keeps the reader enthralled as the duo race towards a brilliant conclusion.Death in the East is a contender for the best thriller of the year. -- Jon Coates ―Daily ExpressDeath in the East is the best so far of an unmissable series -- Antonia Senior ―The Times *Book of the month*The perfect combination of mystery and history -- Jake Kerridge ―Sunday Express *Books of the Year*A skilfully blended dual narrative: twice the intrigue twice the fun. Mukherjee is at the top of his game -- Mick Herron award-winning author ofLondon Blues About the Author Abir Mukherjee is the bestselling author of the award-winning Wyndham & Banerjee series of crime novels set in Raj-era India. He has won the CWA Historical Dagger and the Wilbur Smith Award for Adventure Writing and has been shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger and HWA Gold Crown. His novelsA Rising Man andSmoke and Ashes were both selected as Waterstones Thriller of the Month.Smoke and Ashes was also chosen as one ofThe Times’ Best Crime and Thrillers since 1945. Abir grew up in Scotland and now lives in Surrey with his wife and two sons.