City of Destruction : The gripping and unputdownable new Malabar House mystery
(Autor) Vaseem KhanFrom the award-winning author of MIDNIGHT AT MALABAR HOUSE and THE LOST MAN OF BOMBAY comes a brilliant new mystery featuring the inimitable Persis Wadia. Bombay, 1950. A political rally ends in tragedy when Persis kills a lone gunman as he attempts to assassinate India's divisive Home Minister, a man calling for war with neighbouring Pakistan. With the Malabar House team tasked to hunt down his co-conspirators, Persis is given a second case when the burned body of an unidentified white man is found on a Bombay beach. Meanwhile, Scotland Yard criminalist Archie Blackfinch, lies in a hospital fighting for his life, as all around him the country tears itself apart as a prelude to war... Praise for the Malabar House series: 'Great stuff' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Vaseem Khan writes with charm and wit, and an eye for detail that transports the reader entirely. I couldn't love this series more' CHRIS WHITAKER
Vaseem Khan
Vaseem Khan is a British author known for his crime fiction novels set in Mumbai, India. His most notable works include the Baby Ganesh Agency Investigation series, featuring the charming detective Inspector Chopra and his trusty elephant sidekick, Ganesha. Khan's writing style is marked by a blend of humor, suspense, and cultural insights, making his books a unique and engaging read. His contributions to the crime fiction genre have introduced readers to the vibrant and complex world of contemporary India. His most famous work, "The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra," has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal fan following. Khan's works continue to captivate readers with their rich characters, compelling plots, and vivid depictions of Indian society.