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Bad Day at the Vulture Club

the warm and witty cosy crime series from the acclaimed author of the Malabar House series

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Bad Day at the Vulture Club

By: Vaseem Khan
Narrated by: Madhav Sharma
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In the gripping new Baby Ganesh Agency novel, Inspector Chopra and his elephant sidekick investigate the death of one of Mumbai's wealthiest citizens, a murder with ramifications for its poorest.

The Parsees are among the oldest, most secretive and most influential communities in the city: respected, envied and sometimes feared.

When prominent industrialist Cyrus Zorabian is murdered on holy ground, his body dumped inside a Tower of Silence - where the Parsee dead are consumed by vultures - the police dismiss it as a random killing. But his daughter is unconvinced.

Chopra, uneasy at entering this world of power and privilege, is soon plagued by doubts about the case.

But murder is murder. And in Mumbai, wealth and corruption go in hand in hand, inextricably linking the lives of both high and low...

(P) 2019 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd Animals Cosy Crime Fiction Mystery Fiction Crime Murder Suspense
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5 stars. Best of the series so far. (Abir Mukherjee)
Another brilliant chapter in this highly engaging series
Praise for the Baby Ganesh series
A most beguiling series
I can't imagine anybody not enjoying this book... the same winning blend of thrills, charm and local colour as Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
Delightful
There have been many insipid imitators of the Alexander McCall Smith formula, grafting a cosy mystery into a depiction of a foreign culture dripping with local colour, but Khan has the quirkiness and hint of grit to make his portrayal of modern Mumbai memorable
Keeps things heart-warming while tackling corruption at the highest levels and violent crime at the lowest. Endearing and gripping, it sets up Inspector Chopra - and the elephant - for a long series.
A sparkling debut with a zippy plot and an endearing set of characters
Enchanting
Chopra, diligent, incorruptible and not entirely at ease with shiny new India, is a delight, as is his redoubtable wife, Poppy - and Ganesha the elephant, once he has cheered up a bit, proves a very useful ally indeed. Utterly charming
A cast of intriguing characters that it will be a joy to see develop. But the greatest strength is the setting in the teeming city of Mumbai, from which the colour and atmosphere flows out of every page in this enjoyable, whimsical tale
A quirky murder mystery... full of colourful characters and insightful details about human motivation
The series continues to provide plenty of action and notwithstanding the humour that pervades every page the reader gets an education about the very real issues facing those living in one of India's largest cities.
This riveting, quirky murder mystery is a wonderful addition to a series that goes from strength to strength
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I have had previous books by this author but this has been the best one

This has been a really enjoyable book. wonderful

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Excellent plot! Fantastic reader who brought the story to life, what a brilliant narration! I hope he does more readings!

Excellent!

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I look forward to Khan's books and this did not disappoint. I would have liked a bit more of Ganesh in it - he is more in the background this time, although (as expected) saves the day at some point. I wasn't sure about the narration at first but got into it. Overall an enjoyable listen.

A good successor to previous books

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I've read several books in the excellent Inspector Chopra series and enjoyed all of them. Madhav Sharma's narration was perfect for the story. I love his slow pace and the way he interprets characters. He's a fine old-fashioned storyteller.

A good story brilliantly told

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Enjoyed this latest audiobook with clear narration which added to the enjoyment. Only four stars as it was just a bit too detailed for me - I am squeamish - about the Parsee way of death. I enjoy this series, is it not too complicated but still tells a rattling good yarn.

Up to his usual high standard

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