The Edge of Darkness
(Author) Vaseem KhanIndia, 1951. After wilfully ignoring orders from her superiors, Persis Wadia, India's first female police detective, has been exiled from Bombay to the wild and mountainous state of Nagaland. As India's first post-Independence election looms, and tensions rise across the country, Persis finds herself banished to the Victoria Hotel, a crumbling colonial-era relic, her career in ruins. But when a prominent local politician is murdered in his locked room at the Victoria Hotel, his head missing - a case appears quite literally on her doorstep. As the political situation threatens to explode into all-out havoc, Persis has only days to stop a killer operating at the very edge of darkness... The sixth rip-roaring thriller in the award-winning Malabar House novels and a perfect entry point to the series.
Vaseem Khan
Vaseem Khan is a British author known for his crime fiction novels set in Mumbai, India. His most notable works include the Baby Ganesh Agency Investigation series, featuring the charming detective Inspector Chopra and his trusty elephant sidekick, Ganesha. Khan's writing style is marked by a blend of humor, suspense, and cultural insights, making his books a unique and engaging read. His contributions to the crime fiction genre have introduced readers to the vibrant and complex world of contemporary India. His most famous work, "The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra," has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal fan following. Khan's works continue to captivate readers with their rich characters, compelling plots, and vivid depictions of Indian society.