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InstagramDeath in Kabul, by Alison Belsham and Nick Higgins
Synopsis
"A murdered man. A stolen artefact. A search for justice in a city where violence and corruption rule…
2003. Kabul has become a frontier city, Afghanistan’s fledgling democracy struggling with crime and corruption as NATO coalition troops, gangs and warlords jostle for control. A city where justice is an ideal and security means carrying a gun.
When the body of a British serviceman is discovered in the city’s infamous tank graveyard, the Kabul Police reach out for support in their investigation. Alasdair ‘Mac’ MacKenzie, formerly of the Metropolitan Police, is seconded to the team.
Baz Khan, an Afghan-American investigative journalist, is in Kabul researching a story. Precious antiquities, priceless artefacts of the country’s rich history, are disappearing amid the chaos, never to be seen again. Baz is determined to uncover whoever is spiriting them away, to prevent her war-torn country being further denuded for profit. And she has a lead…
The soldier’s death was no accident. Why was he so far from the British base in the middle of the night? And alone? As Baz and Mac investigate, they quickly realise they have each stumbled on something far bigger than they reckoned with, and are tossed into the Kabul underworld, where violence and corruption rule."
5/5*
Authentically thrilling, "Death in Kabul" immediately thrusts its reader into a world of mystery and corruption. Avid readers of crime fiction will love this book and the immersive experience it provides.
Duo protagonists Baz and Mac investigate the death of a British serviceman on Kabul soil, where the shady underworld is vividly explored. I felt the characters were genuine in their intentions and their actions reflected this.
"Death in Kabul" is fast paced, exciting and deeply enthralling. It opens your eyes to the landscape of Afghanistan and the dynamic of its citizens, whilst keeping intact its cultural diversity and beauty.
I thoroughly enjoyed the atmospheric presence created; it is uneasy, gripping and demonstrably well done. I would highly recommend this book to crime, thriller and mystery enthusiasts alike!
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*Kindly gifted in exchange for an honest review.
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