{"product_id":"9781782279440","title":"Black River","description":"\u003cb\u003eNAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY \u003ci\u003eTHE GUARDIAN\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTHE SUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e, AND \u003ci\u003eTHE FINANCIAL TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA searing debut set in a modern India simmering with the tension of growing religious  intolerance, by a major new international voice \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis shockingly powerful “psychological thriller” and “riveting murder mystery” is “a magnificent work of literary fiction” perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eAGE OF VICE \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWHERE THE CRAWDADS  SING \u003c\/i\u003e(Kiran Desai, Booker Prize winning author)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeetapur, an unassuming village just a few hours outside of bustling Delhi, is famous for nothing—until one of its children, 8-year-old Munia, is found dead, hanging from the branch of a Jamun tree.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the largely Hindu village, suspicion quickly falls on an itinerant Muslim man, Mansoor Suspicion ignites like wildfire, fueled by religious tensions that simmer beneath the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe responsibility of uncovering the elusive truth – and prevent the lynching of the prime suspect – now rests on the weary shoulders of Sub-Inspector Ombir Singh. With only one other officer beneath him, and just a single working revolver between them, can he bring justice to a grieving father and an angry village – or will Teetapur demand vengeance instead?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffering readers a gripping mystery and a sweeping state-of-the-nation saga, \u003ci\u003eBlack River\u003c\/i\u003e stands as a searing critique of modern India, weaving an intricate narrative that captures the essence of a nation grappling with its own complexities and contradictions.","brand":"Nilanjana Roy","offers":[{"title":"Steerforth Press |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2024-09-24","offer_id":46019571843327,"sku":"9781782279440","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/9781782279440.jpg?v=1726589034","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781782279440","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}