ABOUT
ABIR MUKHERJEE
Abir Mukherjee is the Times bestselling author of the Wyndham & Banerjee series of crime novels set in Raj-era India which have sold over 400,000 copies worldwide and been translated into 15 languages. His books have won numerous awards including the CWA Dagger for best Historical Novel, the Prix du Polar Européen, the Wilbur Smith Award for Adventure Writing and the Amazon Publishing Readers Award for E-book for the Year.
Alongside fellow author, Vaseem Khan, he also hosts the popular Red Hot Chilli Writers podcast, where every fortnight, joined by special guests from the media and literature, he takes a wry look at the world of books, writing, and the creative arts, tackling everything from bestsellers to pop culture.
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News & events
Shadows of Men shortlisted for Gold Dagger award 2022
Janice Hallett, S A Cosby and Abir Mukherjee are among those shortlisted for the 2022 Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) Dagger awards
The 100 best crime novels and thrillers since 1945
Our team pick their favourite crime and spy novels, from Agatha Christie and Georges Simenon to today’s edgy Scandi and Japanese masters
Abir Mukherjee: ‘Using the crime novel to discuss social issues is in our blood’
The Scottish Bengali author, whose latest book features a classic locked room murder, says the detective with access to all levels of society is
Liquor & Literature: 6 Vodka Cocktails To Try Based On Your Favourite Book
Whether you’re loyal to crime fiction or always have the latest New York Times Best Seller on your bedside table, your taste in literature can say
upcoming events that Abir will be attending
St Hilda’s Crime Festival
Edinburgh International Book Festival
Bloody Scotland
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