This was an OK read for me. The different perspectives felt a little jarring at first and it took me a little time to get into, but it did pick up and had some good twists towards the end.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ My first book by the author and I did enjoy it.

It’s more of a political thriller with views of the author threading through but I enjoyed the more topical storytelling.

It did feel a bit disjointed at times with the different perspectives that didn’t quite flow and I found it slow at times.

But over all, an ok read.

This was an interesting plot, involving terrorism and who it effects and why.

The mall setting freaked me out a bit! Was on edge at what would be happing next.

This was my first book by Abir Mukherjee and I loved it. I’ve been reading a bit every day since I started reading it and today I just had to keep reading and finish it as I needed to know what happened.

The book starts with Jack and Yasmin travelling somewhere together and Yasmin is having second thoughts but she’s spurred on by Jack - he said once it’s over they will be together and this is what she really wants.

Sajid is at work in a foreign exchange bureau at Heathrow airport when he is arrested by armed police. His daughter is caught up in something in America and he’s told it’s terror related. As far as Sajid is aware his daughter Aaliyah is teaching English in a school in Japan. Sajid has no idea what is happening but is really scared for his daughter and his family.

I was enthralled in this book and couldn’t guess what was going to happen next. It was such a fab read. I think this would make an amazing film and one which would have everyone on the edge of their seats.

Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book in Reuter for an honest review. I would definitely recommend this book.

I adore the Sam Wyndham series by this author, so I started this book with some trepidation. I needn’t have worried; what a phenomenal read. If you’re expecting an historic thriller you’ll be disappointed, this is bang up to the minute & scarily on point.

A bombing in a Los Angeles mall. Parents trying to find their children who they sense have been radicalised & are involved with a terrorist group. All during a presidential campaign. An FBI agent who doesn’t follow orders may be the link required to solve the various threads.

This is a standalone thriller which, although marks a change of direction for this author, lacks none of his wonderful writing style & fleshed out characters. The plot could have become a vehicle for a political rant but it didn’t. Well written, plenty of twists & as for the reveal… Fabulous.

Where to begin with this astounding thriller? First and foremost it is a masterclass in thriller writing. Tense, immersive, with great characters, authentic voices and a truly propulsive plot, this is a thriller you just won’t want to miss.

But it is so much more than that. It has such a contemporary resonance that it is truly chilling. It is as if Abir Mukherjee has got inside my head where I try to think through all the different aspects of what’s going on in the world; why we are so polarised and what has brought us to the stage where we seem to be in a country and a world divided by rhetoric and devoid of humanity. He’s taken all of that and transposed it into a contemporary thriller with really well drawn characters, and the result is an emotive, thrilling experience with extraordinary heart.

Moving from London through Canada and into the USA, Abir Mukherjee delivers a fast paced intelligent thriller which explores the big questions of the day. The complete disenfranchisement of the poor; religious intolerance, racism and the polarisation of worldwide politics all leading to the dehumanisation of vast swathes of the world’s population. Lies, corruption and sleaze are tolerated while our leaders demonise each other with rhetoric and invade countries in a way that ignores the plight of the people who are at the heart of these actions.

Hunted follows two parents clinging together in a welter of disinformation and suspicion who are caught up in a race against time as they try to track down their children, both of whom are suspected of terrorism. Sajid works as a baggage handler and is a refugee who, caught up in political violence in Bangladesh, came to the UK as a refugee with his wife and children. He understands what it is like to be a Muslim viewed everywhere with suspicion and anger which can easily turn to violence.

One of the key protagonists in Hunted is FBI Agent Shreya Mistry. She is thrawn, dedicated and prone not to following orders when she thinks they are wrong, thus bringing a whole heap of trouble down on her head.

In this highly political environment Mukherjee gives us a complex, fast paced conspiracy thriller with lots of twists and a completely compelling hunt for the perpetrators that covers hundreds of miles and many close shaves.

But the true heroes of this book are to be found in the parents of two of those who are involved in this conspiracy. It is their selfless search for their children; this almost impossible race against time, that we see the difference ordinary people can make when those they love are put at risk. These voices are real, authentic and undeniably heroic. Sajid, in particular has a haunting, realistic voice hat understands too well the impact of terrorism on those less able to defend themselves.

Verdict: Although this book deals with complex themes, it does so in an immensely readable form and this book flows so well it’s like being carried along a fast moving river; buffeted hard by the waves and then dropped headlong into the waterfall.

I was blown away by this emotive, unputdownable thriller which is, without doubt, a must read book. Buy it, you won’t regret it.

This is the first book I've read by the author. Its quite a complex plot involving terrorism and what the struggle a family goes through when terrorism comes close to home. The story was definitely fast paced and I was imagining it like a movie while reading it. There were some aspects of the plot which I would have liked ore detail on which would explain the actions of some of the characters but the movie was speeding ahead in my mind. A good book overall.

Wow! The pace of this book is incredible - this is one you'll pick up, read at every opportunity and it will have to be prised out of your hands!

I really loved Abir Mukherjee's Wyndham and Banerjee historical crime series, but I didn't know whether I'd feel quite the same about a modern thriller as they aren't my usual fayre. I'm quite happy to report that I loved this too.

The story opens with a bomb explosion in an LA shopping mall and we are immediately thrown into the heart of a terrorist cell committed to causing atrocities on American soil. In London, a man is arrested on suspicion of being involved as his daughter seems to be connected to events in the USA. Finally allowed to go home, he finds a woman looking for him - an American woman who believes that his daughter is with her son. Together, they embark on a journey that takes them into serious danger as they try to find their children before the law does. Meanwhile, a maverick government agent is also picking up the trail and uncovering threats from within the FBI.

I'm really not used to reading such high-stakes, jet-setting, fast-paced thrillers - I'm usually more at home with a good murder mystery! However, I found myself immersed in this right from the start, even as I watched with horror as the characters of the opening scene revealed their true purposes. I found myself rooting for the parents of the children and Agent Mistry who all put themselves in mortal danger to protect the innocent. It was intriguing to be placed into scenes with the terrorists too - an interesting but slightly terrifying look at the manipulative tactics, coercion and gaslighting of the young recruits.

This is recommended to anyone who wants a book they won't be able to put down. If high-stakes thrillers are your thing, this is definitely one you won't want to miss.

HUNTED

My first time reading anything by Abri Mukherjee, and what a dramatic heart racing novel it was.

This political thriller was well written and full of twists and melodrama.

It’s one you’re just unable to put down !!

Mukherjee keeps you on your toes, as the intensity is ramped up another level with each turn of the page.
The journey you’re taken on is well plotted and everything is so tightly woven together, leaving you guessing until the very end.

So a solid five stars from me.

Thank you #Netgalley for my #eArc copy of #AbriMurkherjee #Hunted in exchange for my honest review.

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This was the first book I had read by the author but had heard good things about him so I was excited to read the book. The descriptive writing and attention to detail is really good but I felt that there were no big surprises and it was sometimes difficult to remember all the characters.
The book certainly makes you think about how ethnic groups fit into society and how poorly they are treated by the general public
I also felt that the pace of the story was too slow, for my liking at times.
I would definitely read more from this author.

Wow! What a book. It hooks you in right from the first page. I couldn’t put it down. It’s absolutely brilliant. An exciting read.
My first time reading @AbirMukherjee and it definitely didn’t disappoint. A fast paced gripping political thriller.
A story about two parents, Sajid and Carrie racing against time to save their children, Aliyah and Greg. And FBI agent Shreya Mistry not far behind them trying to catch her suspects.
It all starts with a bombing in a LA shopping mall and the action doesn’t stop there. It’s a rollercoaster full of twists and turns right to the end.
The writing is just brilliant, it’s so well written and very descriptive. The author really captures the characters fears and obsessions, making it just jump right off the pages. And the storyline is easy to follow.
The characters are all interesting and engaging. Shreya’s character is very likeable.
Overall, a brilliant suspenseful unputdownable read. Definitely recommend if you enjoy this genre. One of my favourite books to read so far in 2024. I look forward to reading more from this author.
With thanks to #NetGallery #RandomHouseUk for an arc of #Hunted in exchange for a honest review.
Book publishes 9 May 2024.

An entertaining if forgettable thriller, Hunted oxcasioany dips into deeper themes about parenthood and family ties but gets lost in the murk of a standard terrorist potboiler. While certainly not a standout, it is a propulsive read and bar an abrupt ending is well-paced and well-plotted.

Two parents are thrown together to try and stop a catastrophe, where they need to find their missing children who are feared to have been radicalised. Will they manage to find them in time?

I haven’t read a book by this author before but definitely found this to be a well written, action packed thriller which I could imagine as a blockbuster movie. The scenes are edge of your seat and frightening real, while the political issues are well researched and tightly plotted.

Although I found the story intriguing I also found that my attention wasn’t held throughout the whole story and I did not get any moments of true surprise. However, I definitely appreciate the author’s ability in creating a complex, powerful thriller and this was a good read overall. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

A stand-alone political thriller this was a fast paced and exciting read from the start which opens with a bomb exploding in a Los Angeles Mall causing massive casualties, including the bomber. I’ve read this author before so I expected it to be well written, which it was; full of well crafted characters, which it was; and with a great plot, which it really was. The author completely blew it out of the park with this thrilling story.

Briefly, FBI Agent Shreya Mistry is part of the team investigating the bombing but goes a step too far and is lucky to escape serious injury when she disobeys orders, narrowly escaping death when the mall building collapses. In disgrace her boss sends her to San Diego but she isn’t one for obeying orders! Meanwhile, in London Sajid Khan finds himself taken into custody as his daughter Aliyah is believed to be involved in the bombing. Released but bewildered he is approached by an American woman Carrie who is certain her son Greg is involved as well. Between them they hatch a plan to find their two children. At the same time the two youngsters decide to escape the trauma of their ordeal and head across the country to Florida.

This could have become complicated with everyone including the FBI, parents, children and the bombers all chasing each other around the country but it wasn’t, it was gripping. The true reason for the bombing is brilliantly disguised and the author has done a good job of highlighting the issue of racial prejudice without using the book as a political platform. A first class thriller that had me on the edge of my seat, with many unexpected twists and turns and a shocking climax. Superb read

5 ⭐️

I love Abir Mukherjee's Wyndham and Banerjee series set in India during the Raj. In his new book 'Hunted' he ventures into the world of the contemporary political thriller. The story moves between the USA, Canada and the UK and is told from the viewpoints of the different characters in the story. It begins with a bomb in an LA shopping mall and the action doesn't let up. It feels like a breathless rollercoaster of a ride with lots of twists and turns along the way.
As with all Mukherjee's books, it is very well-written with some great characters.
An exciting read and highly recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an arc in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

One if those books that hooks you in right from the beginning, this is a story following three characters following a bombing in a shopping mall. A terrifying premise this political thriller has depth and nuanced, messy and engaging characters and plenty of action. A great introduction to this author for me (I understand it's his first standalone novel), I will be back for more!

Wow... this book hit the ground running for me and didn't let up until the very end. Yes it is based around terrorism but comes at it from a completely different angle. That of the parents of two of the young people involved in bombings. A mother, Carrie, realises that her already troubled son, Greg, has been radicalised and a father, Sajid Khan, gets involved when he is questioned about his missing daughter, Aliyah, who he thought was in Japan. Circumstances pair these two up and they travel together to try and save their children before it all gets too late.
Meanwhile, we follow FBI Agent Shreya Mistry as she tenaciously and obsessively follows the case of a successful Mall bombing. It's only just over a week to the next US elections so it's already a bit tense. But she appears to be a bit of an outlier and a maverick and not one for obeying or taking orders well...
And so beings a multilayered cat and mouse game which, as I said, hit the ground running and hardly let up all the way through, delivering shock after twist after duplicitous behaviour as the layers of intrigue are slowly peeled back to finally expose the whole, rather shocking, truth.
Oh. My. Days. This book left me exhausted at the end. But also satisfied as it ticked every box I need from a book of this genre along the way. The characters were all well drawn and all played their parts very well indeed. Playing out a plot so well crafted and executed that it had me on the edge of my seat all the way through, trying to work out what in the heck was going on and, especially, who to trust!
It's pretty high octane all the way through, with the occasional quieter moment which I was very grateful for - for a bit of respite - before it all ramped back up again. And with scant waffle or padding, it got on with itself very well.
I understand from looking him up, that this is a genre switch for this author, who is better known for his Wyndham & Banerjee Crime novels. Well.. if they are anywhere near as brilliant as this book, and I am sure they are, I am definitely going to be adding them to my ever growing TBR. The perils and pitfalls and indeed delights of finding a new author...
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

My first DNF for a little while, I am so disappointed that I just cannot get into this book!

I persevered to 37%, plodding on through the plot and waiting for some suspense but it just wasn’t happening.

The plot to hunt down the t*rrorist cell was different, not something I’ve read about before. However, I just couldn’t relate to any of the characters so it meant I was skimming some of the dialogue wondering who they were at times.

I wish this book every success and hope that others find it more interesting than I did. Thank you so much to the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Oh my stars, this is an unputdownable read. The story begins with a bombing in an LA Mall. It's told over a few days by different characters. It's nail biting and thrilling in how twists and turns come together with a dramatic ending! It's well written and very descriptive. I love how the parents Sajid and Carrie, of Aliyah and Greg, join forces to rescue their kids from the hands of a unpredictable lady, Miriam. However, Special Agent Sherya Mistry is keen to investigate the bombing and the cell behind it to the point of becoming single minded in her purpose to seek the truth and to catch the suspects.

A bomb blast in a shopping mall in Los Angles the week before the presidential elections.
An FBI manhunt is on for the cell that caused the deaths of the innocent people in LA.
Two young confused people in the centre of the conspiracy that will change everything in America.
Their parents on a massive hunt to track them down before the authorities.
A feisty no-nonsense FBI agent who is determined to find answers, even if she loses her job or life in the process.
With time running out, will catastrophe strike or will the hunted be apprehended in time?
This is what high-octane fiction is all about.
The book starts with a blast and doesn’t stop there, this is the ultimate rollercoaster ride. This is kind of book I love reading. It keeps you on edge and keeps you guessing throughout until its epic finale.
Abir Mukherjee has written a wonderful story that is impossible to put down once you start.
This has TV box set written all over it. Simply outstanding.