English India Mystery

A meticulously researched novel set in 19th-century British India, The Light Horse is the story of two men who join forces to capture one of the most dreaded murderers in history - one man driven by sworn duty and the other man by vengeance. It is a psychological thriller based on documented fact, crafted after years of research into this compelling and nearly unbelievable chapter in the true history of 19th-century British-occupied India.

Trainee journalist Annika Bengtzon has secured a summer placement at Sweden’s biggest tabloid newspaper. She’s desperate for this to be her big break, although manning the tip-off phoneline isn’t quite what she had in mind… Until a caller tells her that the naked body of a young woman has been found in a nearby cemetery. As she pieces together details of the young woman’s life, Annika stumbles across video footage that places the main suspect hundreds of miles from the crime scene, right at the time of the murder. Are the police looking for the wrong man?

The story involves a huge diamond, the moonstone, originally stolen from an Indian shrine. The gem is given to an English girl on her 18th birthday but disappears that same night. What follows is a spellbinding mystery that to this day has the power to draw the listener into its world of danger, suspense, and surprise.

A dark and unpredictable tale of family secrets... and the lengths we go to, to save the ones we love. For lovers of non-formulaic domestic noir suspense. "Shut the Lights is a compact book that does not allow any diffusion of the narrative thread or the reader’s interest. If one is into thrillers, it is an enjoyable read." - Muse India, the Literary e-journal. "A lockdown thriller that will keep you on the edge as you read." - Aashisha Chakraborty, Author, Mis(s)adventures of a Salesgirl. For this family, the lockdown came as a blessing. On 24 March 2020, with merely a four-hour notice, ...

Will Rajnish, a 5-year-old dreamy-eyed kid, survive a multi-pronged attack by a fearsome hyena, a lurking ghost, a beautiful witch, and an unlawful theft? Will these kids become famous? Will they sanely handle ghosts and demons? Will Rajnish be a demon slayer? Does he play with a ghost rider toy and does he read goosebumps books at such a tender age? Are children in the family safe from demons, ghosts, and other elements, like cobra, thieves, et al? Kids from 3 to 12 years in the family have a habit of keeping vampire diaries and ghost puranas. Can Rajnish deal with the story of his father ...

Three pilgrims and travelers from widely different backgrounds make their way toward the headwaters of the Ganges River searching for renewal and spiritual awakening. Jagdish, an illiterate peasant, has always dreamed of visiting holy places in the Himalayas. Sovik, an Indian American scientist, seeks renewed life purpose after a traumatic health crisis. And Larry, a financial analyst, wants adventure as he recovers from a failed love affair; he falls in love with the vivacious Indian tour guide. Their paths cross at the temple near the source of the Ganges and they stumble upon a plot to ...

When nothing’s going right, someone’s gotta give. Three unusual stories of perseverance, tenacity and cleverness, with surprising endings. Dignity Formerly published in Writer's Guild. A journalist has a chance encounter with a young woman in a government office. The woman's disturbing past makes the journalist question everything she believes in and stands for. Paper Cut Formerly published in The Junction. In a rich neighbourhood of Mumbai, two scrap dealers are facing destitute times. Supply is limited, costs are rising, and they’re competing against each other on the same turf. But...

Among the rarefied circles of Mumbai's posh Temple Hill, there is nothing more tragic than loss of face—not even loss of life. Radhi's pregnant best friend Sanjana's father is found dead in his study. Everyone says it's suicide. And yet, just hours before, he was telling Sanjana that he couldn't wait to hold his grandchild in his arms. Something feels off to Radhi. Her suspicions are further raised by the surly cook and timid young maid's odd behaviour. And who did the second cup of tea on his desk belong to? Radhi is determined to uncover the truth.

Rainbows over Goa is a story of blending cultures and attitudes about being gay in India and Australia. It’s a story of different men from different worlds finding common ground for love. The setting is a Bollywood film shoot in the tourist town of Colva Beach, Goa. 1998 between Mumbai, India and Sydney, Australia, two little boys meet and become not only brothers in a blended family but best friends for life. One always has the other’s back. Jump to 2019 and both boys have their own careers. Kane Pinto, a prominent lawyer and Mish Pinto, a journalist and writer for a travel magazine. ...

A frosty December night in Stockholm. Inside the City Hall, over a thousand guests attend the prestigious Nobel Prizewinners’ dinner. With a lavish meal laid on to the backdrop of a full orchestra, this is one of the city’s most glamorous events of the year. But things are different tonight. Two shots are fired on the dance floor. Crime reporter Annika Bengtzon is there, covering the event for the Evening Post. As the police realize she caught a glimpse of the suspect, she is far more interested in getting back to the newsroom.

A violent robbery has taken place in an affluent area of the Costa Del Sol, in which an entire family are killed. Annika Bengtzon is assigned to the story, and when she arrives in Spain and gains access to the crime scene, she is horrified to discover there was a third child - a teenage daughter - who is unaccounted for. Annika makes it her mission to find the missing girl. But as she delves into the mystery she becomes embroiled in a far darker side of Spanish life than she’d envisioned, as she begins to piece together a terrifying story of violence, abuse and murder.

The last thing Jack Baxi expected when a detective rang his doorbell in the middle of the night was that he'd be tortured and left for dead, with a young woman he's never met before. Now, running for their lives, Jack and Aisha frantically try to discover why the detective was so convinced they both have information on a missing person. Jack is a Sikh corner shopkeeper with a criminal record. Aisha is a Muslim medical student from a wealthy family. What could possibly connect them?

When talented and special animals start going missing across Britain, the Cook family know it's another job for their resident spy pets. Lara might be sure that the dogs can handle the case alone, but not everything goes according to the Spy Pups' plan. Can Spy Cat Shakespeare prove his worth and save the Spy Pups' tails? And maybe even answer the age-old question...which is better, cats or dogs?

The Ramsays, India's first family of horror, are synonymous with the supernatural and gore. Through their films and series they introduced India to churails that floated across the screen, ghouls that woke up from eerie graveyards, and houses that buzzed with ghosts. But few knew that behind the production drama, elaborate sets, and haunting showtunes, there was a more sinister story. For the Ramsays, the supernatural wasn't just stuck to the screens and camera - it creeped into their lives, too.

Katie and her friends must battle the Enemies again to retrieve the last three crystals. They will use their wits to find the tenth crystal in India and they will have to use their martial arts training to battle the Dragons in Tibet. They will use their will power to battle the Dark Master in his temple for the final crystal, with the help of an Aborigine woman. 1. The Library Kids Mystery of the Blue Mounds 2. The Library Kids The Serpent of Rock Lake 3. The Library Kids Cry of the Banshee 4. The Library Kids Talking Stones 5. The Library Kids Princess of Tara 6. The Library Kids The ...