Black Rain
An utterly addictive crime thriller with breathtaking suspense
by Anita Sivakumaran
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Pub Date 10 Nov 2022 | Archive Date 10 Nov 2022
Little, Brown Book Group UK | Dialogue Books
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Description
Gazing out into the glowing curtain of evening summer rain, his body floods with fear as a cold hand clamps over his mouth. He doesn't even have a chance to scream as he is pulled down into the dark.
When actor Majid Rahman's body is found in a neighbourhood allotment in Leicester, Detective Vijay Patel is one of the first on the scene, but is unable to save the man. Although his mother's house backs onto the gardens, he resolves to let the local police do their work.
But after a neighbour is kidnapped and the detective in charge doesn't want to know, Patel vows to find the killer.
When Patel uncovers a leather bag stuffed with money and a gold necklace near to where Majid's body was found, he realises this case may be a lot bigger than he'd imagined. Just as he starts to get close to the truth, the witness he was hoping to speak to is shot in front of him, and Patel must flee for his life.
Just when Patel is finally on the killer's trail, he finds a clue that shocks him to his very core: this case may be closer to home than he ever could have imagined. Could stopping this twisted killer from stealing more lives mean paying the ultimate price for Patel?
A totally gripping crime thriller, packed with suspense and twists you'll never see coming. Fans of Ian Rankin, Abir Mukherjee and Val McDermid will be utterly addicted.
What readers are saying about Anita Sivakumaran:
'Wow just incredible... The killer's identity just took my breath away... Breathtaking suspense and mystery that will blow you away... Outstanding. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐' Surjit's Book Blog⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Wow, wow, wow. I just couldn't put this one down. An absolute masterpiece. Gritty, fast paced, brilliant... Loved loved all the characters... One of the best crime books I have ever read. Just wonderful. Will be recommending this to everyone.' Bestselling author Renita D'Silva ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Absolutely gripping... So intense... The twists I encountered along the way were so unexpected... I could not stop to put this down at any point... Gave me tingles... I was so nervous about how this book was going to play out.' Twilight Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Completely pulled in... I have devoured this book in one sitting.' Little Miss Book Lover 87
'Twisty... I didn't guess the denouement at all, even as the book was racing towards its conclusion.' The Quick and the Read
'Exciting... A super-gripping new thriller series... You'll be kept guessing as to the killer's identity throughout... Will have you totally hooked.' Cosmopolitan
'Gripping... Very well drawn characters... Recommended!' NetGalley Reviewer
'Fast-paced and riveting.' Beyond the Books
'Anita Sivakumaran is an exciting new name in crime fiction.' The Times
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780349701585 |
| PRICE | £8.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 272 |
Featured Reviews
Lee C, Reviewer
Black Rain is the second book in the DI Patel series by Anita Sivakumaran but the first one I have read. There are a few references to the storyline from the first book and whilst Black Rain works as first or stand-alone book I did feel a times that my lack of previous knowledge did deduct from my full enjoyment.
That minor point aside Black Rain is an enjoyable thriller and I will keep an eye out for future instalments.
Elaine T, Reviewer
I would like to thank Netgalley and Litter, Brown Book Group UK for an advance copy of Black Rain, the second novel to feature DS Vijay Patel of the Met.
Vijay is recovering from his last case at his mum’s house in Leicester when fading actor Majid Rahman is killed in the nearby allotments. The local detective isn’t interested in the murder, writing it off as an overdose and is even less interested in the kidnapping of a neighbour, so, cajoled by journalist Neha Sinha, he starts to investigate and finds that it all hinges on Majid’s missing satchel.
I thoroughly enjoyed Black Rain, which is a fun read with an unexpected direction and some good twists. It is told from various points of view, basically everyone who has skin in the game and that turns out to be more than one would suspect. It does make the start of the novel slightly incomprehensible as the reader tries to sort out who is who and their role in events, but it soon settles down and becomes quite an addictive read.
It’s not a long read so little is wasted on padding, although the trips to Mumbai and Dubai seem a little pointless except to land Vijay and Neha in more hot water and add to the fun content. Everyone is looking for the satchel, but it is one of the more unlikely characters who finds it and how it is found is extremely funny. The finding ends in a big so what, so there’s more to the story and I would never have guessed it in a million years. It’s gobsmacking.
Many of the smiles in the novel revolve around the character of Vijay Patel as he’s a kind of accidental hero. He’s quiet, tends to let women push him around and appears hapless, but he has a hidden antenna for danger and a keen mind for working out where people and events slot together. I hope to see more of him as he’s very likeable, in fact I’d like to see him conduct an investigation at the Met and watch him deal with his bully of a boss.
Black Rain is a light hearted read that I have no hesitation in recommending.
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