Author:James Patterson,Edoardo Ballerini
Brought to you by Penguin.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS MURDER GAMES, NOW A HIT TV SERIES STARRING ALAN CUMMING
Dr Dylan Reinhart is an expert on criminal behaviour. But when his bestselling book is found at a gruesome murder scene, Dylan comes face to face with the real world of crime.
And the killer is expecting him.
Elizabeth Needham, the brilliant NYPD detective leading the case, recruits Dylan to help investigate another clue the killer has left behind - a playing card. Is this the killer's signature? Or will the cards lead them to the next victim, and right into the Dealer's hands...
The Dealer's twisted game will test everything Dylan thought he knew about the criminal mind.
Can Dylan put a stop to the killer before he deals his final card?
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'Not many writers can smash out blockbuster books back-to-back, but one name is leaps and bounds ahead in the juggernaut literature stakes: James Patterson. Known for his lightning-fast plots, cliff-hanger chapters and encyclopaedic crime scene knowledge, James has created the foundations for an unforgettable new drama series.' - Mail Online
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 of London BluesMy favourite historical crime series by far. The dark days of the British Raj are so vividly painted. Utterly magnificent
—— MW Craven, author of The Puppet ShowThe gloriously atmospheric Death in the East is his [Mukherjee’s] best book so far, a cracking read
—— Jackie McGlone , ScotsmanDeath in the East is an outstanding work of historical fiction that brings characters and their imagined histories to life like no other writer.
—— Imran Mahmood, author of You Don't Know MeMukherjee’s style is elegantly conversational, his research is convincing and one of his murder methods is ingenious
—— Natasha Cooper , Literary ReviewMukherjee not only steeps us in the atmosphere of the Raj but also recreates a teeming early-twentieth-century London, exploring issues of migration and xenophobia, matters all too relevant to our current moment. The author spoils us by presenting not one but two locked room mysteries, the second particularly devilish.
—— Vaseem Khan, author of the Baby Ganesh Agency seriesIssues of identity, nationalism, historical memory…and cultural hybridity course through Mukherjee’s hugely entertaining novels. Like their creator, they are both good-humoured and socially engaged
—— Teddy Jamieson , HeraldMukherjee brings sardonic wit to his portrayal of British rule in India, and the action is perfectly paced. It’s his best yet
—— Jake Kerridge , Daily MirrorA brilliant change of pace, displaying Mukherjee’s growing confidence as a writer
—— Joan Smith , Sunday TimesDeath in the East is as vivid and atmospheric as its predecessors
—— Laura Wilson , GuardianA rip-roaring adventure
—— VelvetAn absolute delight
—— Anthony Cummins , Daily Mail, *Books of the Year*Mukherjee’s series…is emerging as one of the finest in contemporary crime fiction
—— Craig Brown , Mail on Sunday, *Books of the Year*I feel my skin prickle with the heat when I read Mukherjee’s books, and I’m desolate when I come to the final page and realise there is no more. In Death in the East, he employs a dual narrative which, despite being set a century ago, draws disturbing parallels with society today.
—— Damon Fairclough , Northern Soul, *Books of the Year*Almost criminally entertaining… offering contemporary crime readers a complete package of well-conceived characters, compelling crimes to be solves, a rip-roaring rollercoaster ride of plot, a smattering of sardonic humour, a vividly evoked setting and thought-provoking insights into the historical context of the period Abir is writing about
—— Tina Jackson , WritingIn a story rich in historical detail and intrigue, spending time with Wyndham and Banerjee is a joy. This is a contender for thriller of the year
—— Charlotte Heathcote , Daily MirrorA brilliantly conceived murder mystery set amidst political and social turmoil - beautifully crafted
—— C. J. Sansom on Smoke and Ashes[A] fine series of crime novels . . . tightly plotted portraits of British rule in India
—— The TimesMukherjee, who only gets better and better with each book, has established himself as a leading historical mystery writer
—— Publishers Weekly[It] is the flamboyant evocation of Calcutta that makes this such a mesmerising read
—— GuardianMystery and potential danger linger throughout, and with its dreamy prose THE GLASS WOMAN satisfies readers with the ways of an old world
—— Publisher’s WeeklyA chilling and enthralling telling of the Icelandic witch trials. Not only beautifully drawn but poignant, evocative and fascinating. A haunting gothic tale'
—— HistoriaA rare look at male witch trials, set in Iceland
—— Guardian