THE LOST MAN OF BOMBAY

by Vaseem

Khan (£16.99, Hodder & Stoughton, HB) Bombay, 1950. Inspector Persis Wadia and police criminalist Archie Blackfinch are investigating the remarkable case of the Ice Man, whose frozen corpse was discovered in the Himalayan foothills. It appears a serial killer is stalking the city, targeting white Europeans. Following a murky trail of clues, the pair soon find themselves tangled up in a dark conspiracy. This compelling mystery set in post-colonial India is expertly plotted and deeply atmospheric.