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.

Such a well thought out plot with intriguing and fully formed characters! I raced through this and couldn’t have enjoyed reading it more!
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Thank you to the publisher for the early copy of this one!!

A fast-paced race against time and evil! Told from several points of view, not least Sajid, Aliyah's father - a simple man who finds strength he did not know he had, to try. Not only does this story look at radicalised youngsters but also at their parents - how they feel, what lengths they will go to to protect their children. Interesting insights into how young people are manipulated to do the will of others.
Would make a very good film!
Many thanks to Netgalley/Abir Mukherjee/Random House UK for a digital copy of this title. All opinions expressed are my own.

If you like a fast paced, edge of your seat rollercoaster ride, then this is the book for you. Told by diverse characters in different chapters but all contiguous timelines, the story races across America, London, Canada, with various religions, FBI procedural, terrorist type activity and a side smattering of familial love. I devoured this in less than two days and feel a bit drained now - as if I was one of the hunted.

This is a well-written thriller with enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes!

Did it get a tad slow at times? Yes! Was it predictable every now and then? Also, yes! But I did enjoy the plot, the intriguing characters, and the ups and downs so definitely worth a read.

I adore Abir Mukherjee's Wyndham and Banerjee series, so I was intrigued to read his first contemporary novel – a political thriller no less!

I was in no way disappointed by Hunted, with action across every page and every chapter, I couldn't help but keep reading long into the evening.

One of the things that struck me most about this book was the writing. This felt like a step up from what was already such a high standard, and I can only hope that I can write like this one day. Each word and sentence felt meaningful, deliberate and I was filled up in the literary sense.

Hunted take place in both London and America, spanning across the states unlike any book I've ever read before. I cannot recommend this book highly enough and I hope to read more contemporary fiction from Abir!

This was the first Mukherjee novel that I have read but I have seen him at Harrogate Crime Festival & 'I liked the cut of his jib', he came across as a very funny & interesting man. His novels had previously been recommended to me also so he was on my radar. Thanks to Netgalley, I was able to read this title prior to it being published.
I am an avid crime reader, probably 4 - 6 a month, so have read many over the years, & I have go to authors, & Abir is now sitting on that list as I really enjoyed his writing.
Hunted, as the title suggests follows a hunt for the perpetrators of a terrible act; in this instance, a bombing in a shopping mall, which immediately made me think of the Westgate attack & 'The White Widow”.
Told over 8 days & from 5 separate voices; Yasmin, Shreya, Greg, Sajid & Rehana, the plot unfurls & what appears to have set the road to destruction off is not as straight forward as we would believe. Full of twists & turns, this is a fast paced & with an easy to follow plot.

In London, the police storm Heathrow Airport to bring a father in for questioning about his missing daughter.

In Florida, a mother makes a connection between her son and the bomber, fearing he has been radicalised.

And in Oregon, an unknown organisation's conspiracy to bring America to its knees unfolds.

On the run from the authorities, two parents are thrown together in a race against time to stop a catastrophe that will derail the country's future forever.

This is the first book by the author that I have read, but it won't be my last. There was so much going on in this well-written book. The twists were fantastic. The characters were interesting. We have two stories interwoven, and I loved how they came together. The ending was perfectly executed, and I never saw it coming.

Published 9th May

I would like to thank #NetGalley #RandomHouseUK #Vintage and the author #AbirMukherjee for my ARC of #Hunted in exchange for an honest review.

Love Amir Mukherjee's books set in India so was really interested to read this one. A contemporary novel set in the UK and USA with contemporary issues. Brilliant read, fast paced, well written, great characters

Believe the reviews – ‘Hunted’ is fast-paced, it is all-too-credible, filled with authentic characters and horrifying scenarios. The overriding panic when reading this thriller is one of keep up, keep up, keep up … The shrewd US Agent is pivotal, as are the willing sacrifices – all too easily seduced and enlisted by zealots via the Internet – and the lengths to which parents will go to rescue and protect their children.
The author’s love of language is unequivocal and captures the fervour, fears, and obsessions of all the parties involved, crosses nationalities and religions and politics, to palpable and intense fulfilment.. I sincerely hope that this will not be a stand-alone novel – Agent Shreya Mistry needs to demonstate her talents in more
Now I have to read Abir Mukherjee’s other books, which I have just ordered. Writing such as his is something to treasure.

Thank you to the author, publishers Harvill Secker and NetGalley UK for access to this as an advance reader’s ebook. This is an honest and voluntary review.

FBI agent Shreya Mistry has an uncanny ability to get inside the head of a suspect. But, she’s less able to explain what her instincts tell her making it difficult to get the backing of senior colleagues. She knows everything isn’t how it appears when a young woman is at the centre of an attack on a mall, but as the agency tries to shunt her aside her commitment to the truth unites her with two parents who can’t trust the authorities to find their children, and all three are caught in a race across the country, hunted by forces known and unknown.

An unrelenting thriller that keeps up the pace throughout before hurtling to an ending that left me breathless.

Told from different perspectives the novel doesn’t shy away from the challenges of a world where people are judged by perceptions based on the colour of their skin and ancient prejudices, without ever becoming preachy. That hate leads to hate. Challenges perceptions of who the bad guys are without feeling judgmental, and recognising that at the end of the day it is the innocent people with families and feelings who are caught in the cross-fire. And, above all it’s a really good story told well.

A fast-paced and compelling read from one of the most respected voices in modern crime fiction. The story kept surprising me, and Mukherjee's writing is sublime. A perfect summer holiday read.

I have reviewed Hunted by Abir Mukherjee for book recommendation and selling site LoveReading.co.uk. I’ve chosen it as both a LoveReading Star Book, and Liz Pick of the Month. Please see link for full review.

An enjoyable read but didn't live up to expectations. I was recommended Abir by a friend but it was slow in places and the plot very unrealistic. Most fiction is unrealistic but I felt reactions by the characters were very unlikely. A bomb goes off in a shopping centre killing numerous people. Sajid's daughter Aliyah and her friend, Greg are identified as a terrorists within the same group in the US. Sajid enters the USA illegally with the help of Greg's mother to reach their children before the FBI. The other half of the plot follows Shreya, a maverick FBI agent trying to stop further bombings and locate the cell. Despite the book feeling overly long especially the parents chase, the ending was inconclusive so I assume there will be a sequel.
Despite my negativity, I never thought of giving up halfway. I'm sure many will enjoy this and I will try another of his books.

I can certainly see Hunted on the big screen. An intense, action packed thriller that kept me guessing until the very end.

A story of parents trying to find their children who have been caught up with a terrorist group. Bombs are toting off across America, and these parents are scared for their children. All of this happening amidst a presidential campaign. Thee are plenty of unexpected twists in this story, and lots of characters that you will love and those you will loathe.and some you won’t know what to think about.

After a slow start, I really got invested in this story and flew through the second half.

Thanks so much to Random House UK and NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. Publishes on May 9th.

A well timed book in the light of the upcoming U.S presidential elections, which takes the reader of a journey across America and Canada. The author highlights the radicalism and racism which all nations have and handles it well. I loved the latent humour which he uses when discussing the two contenders for the position as president along with one of the characters knowledge of all of the state capitals even though she isn't American. So although this book is not like his 'Indian' series, it is well paced and keeps you guessing who the real traitor is right to the end.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC to review.

A bomb explodes in California … families torn apart wanting answers. A clever book about a terrorist group and intertwined with American election and politics. A lot of characters and sometimes I struggled to keep up. Jumped about a bit too much for me.