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Vaseem Khan

    January 1, 1973

    Vaseem Khan crafts compelling crime fiction set against the vibrant backdrop of India. His novels are celebrated for their intricate plots, immersive atmosphere, and insightful explorations of Indian society. Khan skillfully blends suspense with historical detail, creating memorable characters that draw readers deep into the heart of his narratives.

    Vaseem Khan
    Midnight at Malabar House
    Bad Day at the Vulture Club
    The Strange Disappearance of a Bollywood Star
    The Dying Day
    Murder at the Grand Raj Palace
    The Lost Man of Bombay
    • 2024

      City of Destruction

      The gripping and unputdownable new Malabar House mystery

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      With a blend of charm and wit, Vaseem Khan captivates readers through his detailed storytelling. The series stands out for its engaging narrative and well-crafted characters, promising an immersive experience that draws readers into its world.

      City of Destruction
    • 2024

      A collection of short stories from Britain's best crime writers, in partnership with the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.

      Murder in Harrogate
    • 2023

      The fourth incredible novel in the highly acclaimed Malabar House series featuring Persis Wadia, India's first female police detective. Book one, Midnight at Malabar House, won the CWA Historical Dagger and was shortlisted for the Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year 2022.

      Death of a Lesser God
    • 2022

      The third incredible novel in the highly acclaimed Malabar House series featuring Persis Wadia, India's first female police detective. Book one, Midnight at Malabar House, has been shortlisted for the CWA Sapere Books Historical Dagger.

      The Lost Man of Dehra Dun
    • 2022

      The third incredible novel in the highly acclaimed Malabar House series featuring Persis Wadia, India's first female police detective. Book one, Midnight at Malabar House, has been shortlisted for the CWA Sapere Books Historical Dagger.

      The Lost Man of Bombay
    • 2021

      Bombay, New Year's Eve, 1949 As India celebrates the arrival of a momentous new decade, Inspector Persis Wadia stands vigil in the basement of Malabar House, home to the city's most unwanted unit of police officers. Six months after joining the force she remains India's first female police detective, mistrusted, sidelined and now consigned to the midnight shift. And so, when the phone rings to report the murder of prominent English diplomat Sir James Herriot, the country's most sensational case falls into her lap. As 1950 dawns and India prepares to become the world's largest republic, Persis, accompanied by Scotland Yard criminalist Archie Blackfinch, finds herself investigating a case that is becoming more political by the second. Navigating a country and society in turmoil, Persis, smart, stubborn and untested in the crucible of male hostility that surrounds her, must find a way to solve the murder - whatever the cost.

      Midnight at Malabar House (The Malabar House Series)
    • 2021

      The Dying Day

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.2(83)Add rating

      The second brilliant novel in the highly acclaimed Malabar House series featuring Persis Wadia, India's first female police detective.

      The Dying Day
    • 2020

      Midnight at Malabar House

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.0(117)Add rating

      'the leading character is the deftly drawn Persis Wadia, the country's first female detective. She's a wonderful creation and this is a hugely enjoyable book' - Ann CleevesBombay, New Year's Eve, 1949As India celebrates the arrival of a momentous new decade, Inspector Persis Wadia stands vigil in the basement of Malabar House, home to the city's most unwanted unit of police officers. Six months after joining the force she remains India's first female police detective, mistrusted, sidelined and now consigned to the midnight shift.And so, when the phone rings to report the murder of prominent English diplomat Sir James Herriot, the country's most sensational case falls into her lap.As 1950 dawns and India prepares to become the world's largest republic, Persis, accompanied by Scotland Yard criminalist Archie Blackfinch, finds herself investigating a case that is becoming more political by the second. Navigating a country and society in turmoil, Persis, smart, stubborn and untested in the crucible of male hostility that surrounds her, must find a way to solve the murder - whatever the cost.

      Midnight at Malabar House
    • 2019

      Bad Day at the Vulture Club

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.0(95)Add rating

      In the gripping new Baby Ganesh Agency novel, Inspector Chopra and his elephant sidekick investigate the death of one of Mumbai's wealthiest citizens, a murder with ramifications for its poorest.

      Bad Day at the Vulture Club
    • 2018