The Last Resort

There's blood in the backwaters of Kerala... BOLLYWOOD Detective Harith Athreya is recuperating in the beautiful backwaters of Kerala when he meets a family of vacationing Bollywood royalty, who ask for his help making a murder mystery film. BANKRUPTCY But the family is not what it seems- there are rumours of major money troubles, links to organised crime, and rivalry between the scions. BUTCHERY When one of them is found dead, murdered exactly like a victim in the film, Athreya puts his holiday on hold to solve the case. Is this the work of an angry co-star, or something more sinister? ________ Praise for the Harith Athreya Series 'Hugely engaging' SUNDAY TIMES 'A slice of sheer pleasure' OBSERVER 'Like stepping back to the Golden age of the classic mystery' RHYS BOWEN 'An impressive whodunnit' INDEPENDENT 'Athreya is a fine detective' 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. RV Raman lives in Chennai. www.rvraman.com