The Blue Monsoon - (Blue Mumbai Thriller) by Damyanti Biswas (Paperback)

About the Book

"Amid incessant rains pounding down on Mumbai, Senior Inspector Arnav Singh Rajput is called to a shocking crime scene. A male body is found dismembered on the steps of a Kaali temple. Drawn into his flesh are symbols of a tantra cult. The desecration of a body at a Hindu place of worship puts the city on edge and divides Arnav's priorities: stopping a fanatic from killing again and caring for his wife who's struggling through a challenging pregnancy. Then video footage of the murder is uploaded onto the account of a Bollywood social media influencer, triggering twists in the investigation Arnav didn t see coming. Caste systems at war. A priest under suspicion. And an anonymous threat that puts his wife's welfare at risk. When more bodies are found, the savagery of the city begins to surface and Arnav fears that no one is safe from a bigger storm brewing"--

Book Synopsis

A ritual murder at a Mumbai temple exposes the city's dark secrets and ravages the personal life of a detective in this sequel to The Blue Bar.

Amid incessant rains pounding down on Mumbai, Senior Inspector Arnav Singh Rajput is called to a shocking crime scene. A male body is found dismembered on the steps of a Kaali temple. Drawn into his flesh are symbols of a tantra cult. The desecration of a body at a Hindu place of worship puts the city on edge and divides Arnav's priorities: stopping a fanatic from killing again and caring for his wife who's struggling through a challenging pregnancy.

Then video footage of the murder is uploaded onto the account of a Bollywood social media influencer, triggering twists in the investigation Arnav didn't see coming. Caste systems at war. A priest under suspicion. And an anonymous threat that puts his wife's welfare at risk. When more bodies are found, the savagery of the city begins to surface--and Arnav fears that no one is safe from a bigger storm brewing.

Review Quotes

"With a complex plot and unusual structure...Biswas' second Blue Mumbai thriller captures both the diversity and tumult of its unique setting. A compelling procedural awash in crosscurrents." --Kirkus Reviews

"Mumbai during monsoon season provides a fine backdrop to this well-written thriller." --Mystery & Suspense Magazine

"Not only is The Blue Monsoon a riveting police procedural, Biswas dives deeply into Indian culture--both ancient and modern--and its complex social hierarchy." --The Big Thrill

"Damyanti Biswas' writing style most closely echoes that of the noir sub-genre and she is completely on trend by including so many facets of sociological study within her storyline--most especially the unique caste system and the various ramifications it causes." --BOLO Books

The Blue Monsoon is the second in the Blue Mumbai Thriller series, that can be read as standalone, where Biswas transports her readers to Mumbai and the monsoon rains become a character." --Midwest Book Review

"Biswas' writing style is atmospheric and propulsive, bringing the reader into the minds of not only the main detective, but several supporting characters, all the while keeping the clues and the action moving forward, so there's never any dull spots; think of an author like Michael Connelly, just with the volume knob cranked way up." --Johnson County Library

"Social constructs, family relationships, religion, and politics flawlessly come together in this stunner of a thriller. With the pulsing heart of Mumbai at its center and Damyanti Biswas's lush, rich writing, The Blue Monsoon is a terrifying, mesmerizing ride with a shock in every chapter. Biswas has created an astonishing cast of characters who collide in a seismic conclusion that will rock you to your core. An exceptional read!" --Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of Woman on the Edge and Watch Out of Her

"Damyanti Biswas once again transports us to Mumbai and the gritty, richly emotional world of police inspector Arnav Singh Rajput, this time investigating a ritual murder on the steps of a local temple. The Blue Monsoon is crime fiction at its best--textured, colorful, and utterly absorbing. An absolute must-read from a remarkable talent." --Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of The Personal Assistant

"Damyanti Biswas writes like a relentless detective, exploring and exposing the intricacies of Mumbai. The Blue Monsoon is reminiscent of The Wire in the way it seamlessly moves across sections of society, or in the way Biswas chronicles her resolute detectives, the strength of their families, or even the emotional complications of her dangerous criminals. This is more than an excellent crime novel, although it is that - this is a statement from a powerful writer as she firmly establishes her place in crime fiction. Readers will want more Blue Mumbai thrillers." --E.A. Aymar, author of No Home for Killers