Black River

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, THE SUNDAY TIMES, AND THE FINANCIAL TIMES Set in a brilliantly realised modern India, simmering with tension and riven by growing religious intolerance, this searing debut is perfect for fans of AGE OF VICE This shockingly powerful "psychological thriller" and "riveting murder mystery" is a "a magnificent work of literary fiction" and perfect for fans of WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING and THE DRY (Kiran Desai) Teetapur, an unassuming village just a few hours outside of bustling Delhi, is famous for nothing--until one of its children, eight-year-old Munia, is found dead, hanging from the branch of a Jamun tree. In the largely Hindu village, suspicion quickly falls on an itinerant Muslim man, Mansoor Suspicion ignites like wildfire, fueled by religious tensions that simmer beneath the surface. The responsibility of uncovering the elusive truth - and prevent the lynching of the prime suspect - now rests on the weary shoulders of Sub-Inspector Ombir Singh. With only one other officer beneath him, and just a single working revolver between them, can he bring justice to a grieving father and an angry village - or will Teetapur demand vengeance instead? Offering readers a gripping mystery and a sweeping state-of-the-nation saga, Black River stands as a searing critique of modern India, weaving an intricate narrative that captures the essence of a nation grappling with its own complexities and contradictions.