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Title details for Black River by Nilanjana Roy - Available

Black River

by Nilanjana Roy
Sharmila Devar
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NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, THE SUNDAY TIMES, AND THE FINANCIAL TIMES
A searing debut set in a modern India simmering with the tension of growing religious intolerance
Teetapur, an unassuming village just a few hours outside of bustling Delhi, is famous for nothing—until one of its children, eight-year-old Munia, is found dead, hanging from the branch of a Jamun tree.
In 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.
The 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?
Offering listeners a gripping mystery and a sweeping state-of-the-nation saga, Black River 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.

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    October 1, 2024

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      • ISBN: 9798855526974
      • File size: 322565 KB
      • Duration: 11:12:00

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    • English

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    • AudioFile Magazine
      Sharmila Devar's smooth narration is perfectly matched to this evocative mystery set in rural north India and the slums of Delhi. When the body of Chand's young daughter is found hanging from a tree outside their village, the religion of the main suspect raises the profile of the case. For that reason, local police officers Ombir Singh and Bhim Sain are joined by a senior police officer from Delhi, who heads the investigation. Devar uses her strong characterization skills to bring alive a wide cast of characters, highlighting the different personalities that cause tensions to build throughout the investigation and capturing the emotions of the bereaved family. Her perfect timing keeps the plot flowing as it weaves between timeframes. The narration creates an engaging and thought-provoking experience. K.J.P. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine

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