Successful crime writer Abir Mukherjee extends his reach in “Hunted.” It’s an international thriller that questions American politics and human rights practices. Above all, it’s a thriller that follows five connected characters, all hunted for different reasons.
Receiving praise from fellow crime authors like Lee Child, “flawless,” and Ruth Ware. “keeps you guessing until the very end,” the action-packed story delivers for readers who love an edge-of-your-seat read.
Online retailer Amazon named it both Amazon Best of the Month Mystery & Thriller Pick and an Amazon Editors’ Personal Pick, marking the novel as a selling dynamo.
So if you love reading thrillers, there’s a high chance that you will like this book.
Hunted’s Author Abir Mukherjee
Abir Mukherjee, the renowned author, has captivated readers with his bestselling Wyndham & Banerjee series. Set in India’s intriguing Raj era of British rule, these crime novels offer a unique blend of mystery, history, and cultural exploration.
Already an international success, his books have been translated into 15 languages. Throughout his writing career, his books have garnered prestigious awards, such as the CWA Dagger for the best Historical Novel, the Prix du Polar Européen, the Wilbur Smith Award for Adventure Writing, and the Amazon Publishing Readers Award for E-book of the Year.
In his newest thriller, “Hunted,“ the author continues to blend history and his character’s viewpoints. This time, he tackles present-day issues such as right-wing politics and racial profiling, placing the story smack dab in these concerns.
He’s published short stories but is most famous for his crime detective novels. Here’s a list of them in order.
Wyndham & Banerjee Mysteries
- A Rising Man (2016)
- A Necessary Evil (2017)
- Smoke and Ashes (2018)
- Death in the East (2019)
- The Shadows of Men (2021)
In partnership with fellow author Vaseem Khan, he also hosts the widely acclaimed Red Hot Chilli Writers podcast. Every other week, alongside notable guests from the media and literary worlds, he offers a humorous perspective on the universe of books. If you love books and reading, it’s a must-listen. It’s one of my favorites.
The two authors also host a delightful game night at the crime writer festival Bloody Scotland. It’s one of my favorite events at the conference.
Why Hunted Grabs You
When I read “Hunted,” I couldn’t put it down. It wasn’t one sitting, I had to sleep, so one and a half sittings. It starts with a tense situation and keeps building until the very last scene.
First of all, if you are a parent, you will empathize with the main characters. Each of the main characters is a parent bent on protecting their child. Characters who have interconnected stories tell the story in various voices. The stories involve three parents, their adult children, and intertwined connections, each with their own agenda.
At Heathrow Airport in London, police officers carried out a sudden operation to apprehend a father for questioning regarding his daughter’s disappearance. In Florida, a mother, concerned about her son’s possible radicalization, has drawn a connection between him and a bomber.
In Oregon, an FBI agent gets called on the carpet over her behavior at a bombing. And, deep in the woods, a radical group forms a conspiracy to change America forever.
The title is very appropriate because each character is hunted, sometimes by more than one character. Miuljerjee escalates his skill of combining intriguing characters with historical events in this edge-of-your-seat thriller.
For thriller writers, this could be one of your best reads of the year. Like me, once you start, you won’t continue with the rest of your life until you reach the end.
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