The Detective

Paperback Published on: 18/01/2024
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Synopsis

*As seen on The One Show*
*A Times and Sunday Times Crime Book of the Year*

A BRUTAL KILLING UNCOVERS A COLD CASE. HAS SOMEONE GOT AWAY WITH MURDER?

'A rip-roaring mystery that's engrossing from start to finish' ABIR MUKHERJEE
On the verge of a four-billion-dollar deal, a tech entrepreneur is found dead on a construction site, which leads to the discovery of three skeletons over a hundred years old.

Desperate to solve his first case for the Met, Detective Kamil Rahman is under pressure to prove to his colleagues that he's up to the job.

But as fresh bodies turn up, can Kamil - along with his friend Anjoli - prevent another murder?

*The thrilling new Kamil Rahman mystery, THE SPY, is out now!*

*****

Praise for the Detective Kamil Rahman series:

'Hugely entertaining' ANN CLEEVES

'The Detective has all the ingredients for a great crime series'SUN

'[Kamil is a] likeable inspector . . . We shall hear much more of him'DAILY MAIL

'An elegantly constructed thriller'THE TIMES

'Outstanding' SUNDAY TIMES

Times and Sunday Times Crime Books of the Year, 2023
The One Show guest, November 2023
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About the detectives:
Kamil has always wanted to be top cop. With a father who reached the position of Police Commissioner of the Calcutta police, what else could he do, other than hanker after an honourable career chasing the bad guys, just like his dad. However, the odds are stacked against him. He's a Muslim in the Met, facing overt and covert racism and he needs to be twice as good as his colleagues to make it. All of this he could cope with, if only his personal life was humming along smoothly.
Anjoli is searching, but she doesn't know what for. A high-minded psychologist who is super smart, always restless and naturally empathetic, she is meticulous and often finds connections Kamil has missed. She would love to get deeper into crime solving - possibly even have a go at it full-time but she can't shake the feeling that she is an imposter in a game of let's pretend. Kamil makes her laugh, but she doesn't know why she can't make the leap. Why is she so scared of surrendering her heart to him? Does she not feel deserving of love and adoration? Or does she fear a life where she's always waiting for the other shoe to drop?

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Vintage Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781529919615
  • Number of pages: 416
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 25 mm
  • Weight: 291g
  • Languages: English

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The Detective
Good, but not his best
Ive really enjoyed Ajay Chowdhury's detective series, but for me this is the weakest of the series. It felt as if the author had lots of themes and ideas t... READ MORE
jean
The Detective
Explores hard issues with being 'woke'
Kamil Rahman has finally officially joined the Metropolitan Police as a detective. he may be the new boy but Tahir is his mentor and so he is given opport... READ MORE
Jo-anne Atkinson
The Detective
Fab!
I loved this book as much as I did ‘The Waiter’ and ‘The Chef’, especially as Kamil has succeeded in his dream to become a detective with the Met. His lov... READ MORE
Carole Kendal
The Detective
Ajay Chowdhury’s The Detective is well written and crafted, which should not be missed.
My thoughts about Ajay Chowdhury’s The Detective dishes out plenty of twists and turns to keep you hooked throughout, just like its predecessors. And the s... READ MORE
Surjit  Parekh
The Detective
Police Procedural Series
Kamil Rahman #3 On the verge of a four-billion-dollar deal, a tech entrepreneur from Shoreditch is found dead on the construction site, which leads to the... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
The Detective
The Further career of Kamil Rahman
I love this author and Kamil Rahman's character. I was concerned that Kamil would not be so fascinating now that he's a bona fide Met Detective Constable (... READ MORE
GL
The Detective
Modern Crime Thriller
The third book in this excellent series and for me the best.It could easily be read as a stand alone but probably better to read the series in order so tha... READ MORE
Steven Capel
The Detective
All the hallmarks of a great detective series
"'With respect, at this stage, we don't know what is relevant and what's not. We're trying to gather as much info as possible. Like your software. You pred... READ MORE
Heather Nelson
The Detective
A thriller to get your teeth into
Ajay Chowdhury injects some spice into the traditional detective thriller with his latest novel, The Detective. The lead character is detective Kamil Rahma... READ MORE
the moving finger writes
The Detective
Terrific read!
This is a compelling read. Detective Kamil has been a detective in India but is now with the Met. He is trying to establish a reputation for himself but fi... READ MORE
Douglas Osler
The Detective
Add to your TBR
This is such a great series, I loved that in this book we see Kamil in his new role. The dynamics between the staff team really held my interest and foll... READ MORE
Mrsbookburnee
The Detective
Very entertaining
4+ stars Kamil Rahman #3 Former Kolkata cop Kamil turned London waiter and cook at the Tandoori Knights restaurant is now serving in the Metropolitan... READ MORE
Celia Short
The Detective
Brilliant Detective Story
Another great story featuring Detective Kamil regarding a tech company who have developed new technology tracking people and are on the verge of a 4 billio... READ MORE
Debt
The Detective
The Detective
This is the third book in this series so not too many to play catch-up with. And I do recommend you play catch-up. Kamil Rahman has come a long way from Wa... READ MORE
Ashrae
The Detective
standout read
This is the third in the highly acclaimed series featuring Kamil Rahman, however, it is my first read by the author (though after reading this I will be re... READ MORE
Andy  wormald
The Detective
A twisty mystery with contemporary relevance.
The third book in the excellent Kamil Rahman series finds Kamil as a new detective in the Metropolitan police. I enjoy the characters in this book and the ... READ MORE
Jane Hunt
The Detective
The Detective by Ajay Chowdhury
The Detective by Ajay Chowdhury is the third book in the Kamil Rahman series and in this book we see as a serving police officer in the Met. In his first c... READ MORE
Christine Rennie