The Vikram and Betty series by Devashish Makhija is also worth checking out. These books are filled with exciting detective adventures, with unique characters and engaging plots that give a great insight into Indian society.
There's also 'Winter in the Blood' by James Welch. It has elements of a mystery where the main character, a Blackfeet Indian, is on a sort of self - discovery journey that also involves uncovering certain truths about his family and his past, which can be seen as a form of detective work within the framework of his tribe's life.
Sure. 'The Girl in the Spider's Web' is a great one. It continues the Millennium series with its thrilling mystery and complex characters.
One of the well - known Indian detective novels is 'The Case of the Missing Servant' by Tarquin Hall. It features the detective Vish Puri and his investigations in Delhi.
One great Indian historical fiction book is 'The Palace of Illusions' by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. It retells the Mahabharata from Draupadi's perspective. Another is 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie, which is set against the backdrop of India's independence and partition.
Another great one is 'Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana'. It beautifully presents the story of Sita from the Hindu epic Ramayana with wonderful illustrations. It gives a fresh perspective on the well - known religious story and is a great read for those interested in Indian religious fiction.
Sure. 'Mistress of Spices' by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a wonderful Indian romance fiction. It weaves a story of a woman with magical powers and her encounter with love. Then there is 'The Zoya Factor' by Anuja Chauhan. It combines cricket and romance in an interesting way, following the story of Zoya and her relationship with the Indian cricket team's captain. 'Those Pricey Thakur Girls' by Anuja Chauhan as well, which tells the story of five sisters and their romances in Delhi.
Sure. One well - known Indian science fiction book is 'The Three - Body Problem' by Liu Cixin. Although the author is Chinese, this book has been widely read in India as well. Another one could be 'The Gods Themselves' by Isaac Asimov, which is popular among Indian science fiction enthusiasts too.
One great book is 'The Palace of Illusions' by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. It retells the Mahabharata from Draupadi's perspective.
One of the notable ones could be 'The Association of Small Bombs' by Karan Mahajan. It delves deep into the aftermath of a terrorist attack in India, exploring themes of loss, revenge, and the complex web of human emotions.
Yes. 'The White Tiger' by Aravind Adiga is a notable fiction book by an Indian writer. It gives a satirical view of the class divide in India through the eyes of a self - made man. There is also 'Interpreter of Maladies' by Jhumpa Lahiri which contains short stories that explore the lives of Indian - Americans, their cultural clashes and longings.