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India's Most Wonderful, Charming, Delightful and Private Investigator
These light and lovely crime novels follow the exploits of India's most famous detective, Vish "Chubby" Puri and his team of crack undercover operatives, as they navigate the complexities of life in Delhi, India, population 21 million. So far, there are four books in the Vish Puri, India's Most Private Investigator mystery series.
Cozy lovers take note: humor, heart and great food. Set in India
These books are as tasty as Puri's favorite butter chicken, rich with local detail and memorable characters, animated by puzzle plots that take us into the most fascinating nooks and crannies of Indian society. Plus: great Indian-English dialogue.
Series Guide
Start with The Case of the Deadly Butter Chicken (#3).
Book Summaries
Below, the Vish Puri mystery novels in chronological order:
(2009, Vish Puri, India's Most Private Investigator Mystery Books #1)
Vish to the rescue when the only honest lawyer in Jaipur is arrested for murder.The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing (2010, Vish Puri, India's Most Private Investigator Mystery Books #2)
Vish investigates a murder by a goddess.(2012, Vish Puri, India's Most Private Investigator Mystery Books #3)
A deadly dinner leads Vish to investigate the gambling mafia, a trail that leads to Pakistan. (2013, Vish Puri, India's Most Private Investigator Mystery Books #4)
A Romeo and Juliet story set in the contemporary caste systemBook Reviews
Vish Puri Series
(From newest to oldest; Dates refer to publication in the US in English;
# refers to series order)
Above, from top to bottom: Vish Puri's favorite hangout, the Gymkhana Club in Delhi, India; Hanumanji at Shadipur Depot in Delhi; LodLodhi Gardens, Delhi; Parade on the Rajpath in Delhi
(2009, Vish Puri, India's Most Private Investigator Mystery Books #1)
by Tarquin Hall
New York Times Notable Crime Book
A hoot!
Plus: Vish goes on a diet!
Plus: Real estate deal from hell
Plus: Facecream undercover
(Cozies. Funny. Private Investigators. Set in India)
(2010, Vish Puri, India's Most Private Investigator Mystery Books #2)
by Tarquin Hall
Hilarious romp!
Plus: The Laughing Club
Plus: Kitty parties
Plus: The Abode of Eternal Love
(Cozies. Funny. Private Investigators. Set in India)
(2012, Vish Puri, India's Most Private Investigator Mystery Books #3)
by Tarquin Hall
Great read!
Plus: Indian Pandas
Plus: Mummy-ji's secret history
Plus: Real recipes
(Cozies. Funny. Private Investigators. Set in India)
(2013, Vish Puri, India's Most Private Investigator Mystery Books #4)
by Tarquin Hall
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(Cozies. Funny. Private Investigators. Set in India)
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