Vish Puri
2 books
Here are 2 books from the Vish Puri series by Tarquin Hall, listed in series order where known and publication order otherwise.
Books in order
The Case of the Man who Died Laughing
Tarquin Hall
In a Delhi park, a celebrated rationalist is seemingly struck down by a towering apparition of the goddess Kali during a morning Laughing Club session. As the sensational murder inflames the media and intensifies the battle between science and superstition, portly private investigator Vish Puri takes on a case filled with conflicting testimonies, hidden motives, and unnerving theatricality. His investigation leads through the city’s vivid social worlds, exposing the tensions between modernity, faith, and the powerful interests that thrive in the shadows. Witty, atmospheric, and sharply observed, this mystery combines classic detection with a lively portrait of contemporary India.
The Case of the Deadly Butter Chicken
Tarquin Hall
When an elderly Pakistani visitor dies at a Delhi banquet after eating poisoned butter chicken, private investigator Vish Puri is drawn into a case far more dangerous than food poisoning. His investigation takes him through the shadowy world of illegal gambling and into the painful history of Partition, forcing him to confront threats that reach across borders and generations. As the trail leads unexpectedly close to home, Puri must set aside a long-standing personal vow and join forces with his formidable mother, blending sharp detection with family friction and wry humor. Set against the vivid, chaotic backdrop of contemporary India, this entertaining mystery explores loyalty, memory, and the complicated ties between past and present.