Black River

Name: Black River
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782279433
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By Nilanjana Roy

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Black River by Nilanjana Roy is an evocative tale set in small-town India, delving into themes of loss, justice, and the intricate web of community ties. The narrative unfolds with the mysterious murder of a beloved schoolteacher, unsettling the town's fabric. As those left behind navigate grief and secrets, the story explores the unveiling of hidden truths and the quest for closure.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to deeply immersive storytelling that intricately weaves together elements of mystery, community, and human emotion. Set against the rich tapestry of an Indian village, it explores themes of love, loss, and resilience, making it a compelling choice for readers who appreciate a thoughtful narrative with atmospheric detail.

Black River

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It takes a village to kill a child...

The village of Teetarpur, outside Delhi, is famous for nothing until one of its children is found dead, hanging from the branch of a Jamun tree. In the largely Hindu village, suspicion quickly falls on an itinerant Muslim man, Mansoor.

It's up to the local policeman, Sub-Inspector Ombir Singh, to get to the truth. With only one officer under him, and only a single working revolver between them, can he bring justice to a grieving father and an angry village — or will Teetarpur demand vengeance instead?

This shockingly powerful literary thriller is set in a brilliantly realised modern India, simmering with tension and riven by growing religious intolerance.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Black River by Nilanjana Roy has been praised for its riveting and thrilling narrative that combines a murder mystery with deep psychological insights. The novel is noted for its elegant writing and immersive prose, set against the backdrop of rural India. It's both a gripping crime noir and a tender exploration of themes like fatherhood, drawing readers into its lush, vivid setting and complex character interiority.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782279433

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Vertigo

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

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Crime & Thriller Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Nilanjana Roy Police Procedural

About the Author

Nilanjana Roy is a Delhi-based journalist, literary critic, editor and author. She has written and reviewed for numerous publications including the Guardian, New York Times and Huffington Post, and has a weekly column in the Financial Times, and her novel The Wildings was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Black River is Nilanjana's debut thriller. It grew out of her years of reporting on gender from New Delhi and the surrounding states for the New York Times, and from exploring the capital and the Yamuna river on long walks.

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