Douglas-Home's intelligence, imagination and lucid writing, coupled with David Monteath's addictively accented narration, successfully carries the listener through a somewhat labyrinthine plot, ingeniously weaving in every apparent loose end.

A first-class mystery - perplexing and at times disturbing

A first-class mystery . . . satisfying, intelligent and compelling, perhaps the finest, so far, of the Sea Detective series - a series that is established already as one of the best in contemporary crime fiction

The unusual background and the layered plots make this a series for those who enjoy their puzzles dense and strange

It's a first-class mystery, perplexing and at times disturbing, but also with a couple of comic scenes to lighten the atmosphere

Full of suspense, a gripping 'whodunnit' laced with psychological tension. Douglas-Home is an author who can pull the wool over the reader's eyes until the very end

The gloriously atmospheric Death in the East is his [Mukherjee’s] best book so far, a cracking read

Death in the East is an outstanding work of historical fiction that brings characters and their imagined histories to life like no other writer.

Mukherjee’s style is elegantly conversational, his research is convincing and one of his murder methods is ingenious

Mukherjee 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.

Issues 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

Mukherjee brings sardonic wit to his portrayal of British rule in India, and the action is perfectly paced. It’s his best yet

A brilliant change of pace, displaying Mukherjee’s growing confidence as a writer

Death in the East is as vivid and atmospheric as its predecessors

A rip-roaring adventure

An absolute delight

Mukherjee’s series…is emerging as one of the finest in contemporary crime fiction

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.

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

In 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

A brilliantly conceived murder mystery set amidst political and social turmoil - beautifully crafted

[A] fine series of crime novels . . . tightly plotted portraits of British rule in India

Mukherjee, who only gets better and better with each book, has established himself as a leading historical mystery writer

[It] is the flamboyant evocation of Calcutta that makes this such a mesmerising read

Mystery and potential danger linger throughout, and with its dreamy prose THE GLASS WOMAN satisfies readers with the ways of an old world

A chilling and enthralling telling of the Icelandic witch trials. Not only beautifully drawn but poignant, evocative and fascinating. A haunting gothic tale'

A rare look at male witch trials, set in Iceland