Grave Intentions

'A rollercoaster... perfect for fans of Agatha Christie' Harini Nagendra, author of The Bangalore Detectives Club SECRETS Seasoned detective Harith Athreya is back, this time to investigate suspicious thefts on a riverside dig in the heart of remote Bundelkhand, steeped in myth and history. SUPERSTITION Here the legend goes that anyone who sets foot on nearby island Naaz Tapu will be cursed forever SLAUGHTER When an archeologist defies local folklore, the fallout is swift and deadly. Is the death a result of the ancient curse, or is it a more down-to-earth case of murder? Athreya needs to unravel the truth from legend before the curse strikes again... PRAISE FOR RV RAMAN 'A slice of sheer pleasure... a proper thorny puzzle' Observer 'Hugely entertaining' Sunday Times 'Athreya is a fine detective with a curious mind' New York Times

Following a corporate career spanning three decades and four continents, RV RAMAN now lectures on management, mentors young entrepreneurs, serves as an independent director on company boards, and writes. A Will to Kill, the first novel in the Harith Athreya series, is also available from Pushkin Vertigo. RV Raman lives in Chennai. www.rvraman.com.