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Abir Mukherjee
Abir Mukherjee grew up in the West of Scotland. At the age of fifteen, his best friend made him read Gorky Park and he's been a fan of crime fiction ever since. The child of immigrants from India, A Rising Man, his debut novel, was inspired by a desire to learn more about this crucial period in Anglo-Indian history that seems to have been almost forgotten. It won the Harvill Secker/Daily Telegraph crime writing competition and became the first in a series starring Captain Sam Wyndham and 'Surrender-not' Banerjee. Abir lives in London with his wife and two sons.
Awards: Theakston (2025), Nibbies (2025), CWA (2020) see all
Genres: Historical Mystery, Mystery, Fantasy, Thriller
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Series
Wyndham and Banerjee
1. A Rising Man (2016)
2. A Necessary Evil (2017)
3. Smoke and Ashes (2018)
4. Death in the East (2019)
5. The Shadows of Men (2021)
6. The Burning Grounds (2025)
1. A Rising Man (2016)
2. A Necessary Evil (2017)
3. Smoke and Ashes (2018)
4. Death in the East (2019)
5. The Shadows of Men (2021)
6. The Burning Grounds (2025)
Novels
Collections
Novellas and Short Stories
Books containing stories by Abir Mukherjee
What the World Needs Now (2026)
Mystery Stories Inspired by the Music of Burt Bacharach
edited by
Martin Edwards
Murder in Harrogate (2024)
Stories inspired by the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
edited by
Vaseem Khan
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Abir Mukherjee recommends
Everything She Didn't Say (2026)
Jane Casey
"No one writes emotionally complex human relationships quite like Jane Casey. Tense, gripping, emotionally charged, and a mystery perfectly layered that will keep you thinking long after you reach the end. For my money, this is destined to be one of the best novels of the year."
Eden Falls (2026)
Ajay Chowdhury
"Set in a near future far too realistic for comfort, this book had me both riveted and scared out of my wits for what awaits us. No one writes about the risks of our shiny AI driven future with the authority and assuredness of Chowdhury. The real genius is wrapping it in such a break-neck story. I'd wager this book will make you think more than any other thriller you read this year. Outstanding."
Witch Trial (2026)
Harriet Tyce
"Harriet Tyce is a master storyteller unafraid to tackle difficult themes. Supremely plotted, elegantly written and with an ending that will shake you up! An absolute triumph of a book that takes the legal thriller to new heights and which will stay with you for a long time after you've finished it. Best thing I've read this year."
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