It's just a week away from the Presidential elections when an explosive device is detonated in an LA Shopping centre.

Meanwhile in London, Sajiid Khan is arrested at Heathrow and told that his daughter Aliyah entered the USA with the bomber. Now she's missing and believed to be plotting further attacks, unless the authorities can apprehend her first.

Sajiid is in a state of shock, complicated further when an unknown woman called Carrie turns up on his doorstep. She tells him that Aliyah is with her son Greg and she suspects she knows where they are.

The two set off in pursuit believing their children are being framed. At the same time and FBI agent, Shreya Misery is closing in on the suspected terrorists but the closer she gets and the more detailed her investigation, the more she comes to realise that all may not be what it seems.

Can Sajiid and Carrie get to their children in time to save them and Avery disaster? A taut and absorbing thriller.

A good twisty thriller. Fast paced and with good characters and writing, it will keep fans of the genre entertained!

How far would someone go to protect a loved one? Sajid and Carrie are different in so many ways but are united in their determination to fight for the lives of their children. They would sacrifice everything to protect their loved ones. Would you?

The world that Mukherjee lures us into is a tumultuous place with powerful parallels to the provocative current climate that assaults our senses at every turn. The web of lies & mistrust that drowns the protagonists of this story is very real. This tale is a timely novel that doesn’t shy away from the truths of not being white in a politically charged society.

A thriller with real bite that gouges out your soul as time ticks down to a fraught & fierce conclusion.

Exciting but long and detailed. A great story which kept me hooked with some great complex characters.

Well this book should come with a warning that it’s rocket fuelled!! If you pick this one up then be prepared for one hell of a ride - it’s has a fuel injected pace and is absolutely crammed with twists and turns. The writing is fabulous and gives the reader a palpable sense of being hunted and of the cat and mouse chase that ensues. The subject matter is hard hitting and really packs a punch covering themes of terrorism, religion, violence and radicalisation; but it also highlights the strength of parental love and the lengths a parent will go to to save a child.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and certainly won’t be the last - it’s an absolute belter and I loved it!

This is an action-packed and fast-paced political thriller and I really enjoyed it! It was gripping and intense with some shocking revelations and terrifying scenes. Told from several points of view, with a large array of characters, this compelling book was a rollercoaster ride with lots of twists and turns. I had to suspend disbelief at times but it was such an entertaining read and would make a great TV series or film.

This book will leave you on the edge all the way through it. I enjoyed the twists, the storyline and the complex (and very much current) topic of the story.
It is election time in the US, a bomb has exploded in a shopping centre and the attack has been claimed by a new terrorist group. Two parents join forces to stop their kids, after finding out they are part of the group.
But everything is not as it seems.
Very clever writing.

Abir Mukerjee takes a fresh approach with this gripping and thoughtful thriller, departing from his acclaimed historical series to tackle contemporary issues. The story kicks off in the US just before a critical presidential election, with a devastating bombing at a Los Angeles mall that sets the stage for the unfolding drama. Across the Atlantic in the UK, Sajid Khan, who works at Heathrow Airport, faces a nightmare when his daughter Aliyah becomes entangled in the chaos. She’s missing, presumed to be involved in another potential attack.

Carrie, an American woman, arrives at Sajid’s home with news that Aliyah is with her son, Greg. Carrie believes they might have crucial information, but needs Sajid’s help to find them. Meanwhile, FBI agent Shreya Mistry is on the case of the Los Angeles bombing, finding inconsistencies that put her at odds with her superiors. As Carrie and Sajid race against the clock to prevent further disaster, their search intertwines with Shreya's investigation.

Mukerjee delivers a complex and riveting narrative that delves into themes of race, religion, and terrorism, exploring the human and political dimensions behind the headlines. With its well-crafted characters and a plot full of twists, this thriller keeps readers engaged and provokes thought on significant issues. A compelling read for fans of contemporary thrillers and those interested in nuanced explorations of current global challenges. Thanks to the publisher for providing an ARC.

I really enjoyed this book. A great thriller that was fast paced with lots of interesting characters. Recommended

Reading this at the moment and it is wonderfully written

I love the setting and the characters and cannot wait to finish to see where it ends why they did it and I’m sure some plenty more twists and turns

What a fantastic thriller this was, fast paced, full of twists & suspense with brilliant Characters.

A rollercoaster of a read.

A gripping thriller from an acclaimed and award-winning author, The Lost Children follows two parents desperate to save their children before disaster strikes.

In London, police swoop in at Heathrow Airport to question a father about his missing daughter. Meanwhile, in Florida, a mother uncovers a chilling connection between her son and a suspected bomber, fearing he has been radicalized. In Oregon, an enigmatic organization is plotting a catastrophic conspiracy designed to cripple America.

As the authorities close in, the two desperate parents find themselves united in a high-stakes race against time. Together, they must unravel a web of intrigue and prevent a disaster that could alter the nation’s future. But with the clock ticking, will they find their children in time to avert a tragedy?

3.5/5.

Thank you for this offer of a free copy of Hunted to review.

This book was not really what I was expecting. It is a political and complex novel about the motivations of some particularly evil individuals. It’s also a novel about love and families and what parents will do for their children.

Although at times it felt a little slow, perhaps this was necessary to show the complex motivations behind the characters.

A rollercoaster ride from the very first page. Great characters, story line full of twists and turns until the very last page. An excellent read.

I enjoyed this thriller a lot, and I could see it being a successful television series. It was fast paced with lots of interesting characters, and I liked how it flowed. Recommended

A modern day political thriller featuring both the FBI and an investigation in the UK. It’s pacy, with multiple changing perspectives and the action and plot just doesn’t let up! When Sajid Khan flies to the US to search for his child who was last seen with a suicide bomber, he meets Carrie who is also trying to find her son Greg, who is apparently fleeing the FBI. But nothing is what it seems. It being written by British Asian writer Abir Mukherjee, it of course tackles issues of ingrained racism (as his books always do) but this time in a very different kind of book.
I absolutely loved the plot, the twists and the way he tackles topics of racism and radicalisation set amongst the backdrop of a US Election (very 24!). 4.5/5

The second novel I have read by this author with this one set in a completely different and more contemporary time and place.
The action follows the investigation by a female Hindu FBI agent, following a seemingly suicide attack in an LA shopping mall, into the actions of a seemingly Muslim terror organisation in the USA. At the same time a British Bangladeshi father and American mother join forces to try and save their own children who have been drawn for various reasons into the organisations web. The story is very topical and the author shows the different ways racism and racial stereotypes can be ascribed incorrectly in modern society. This is both a very good thriller and a view of modern day society, its politics and prejudices
A good well told story which I enjoyed reading

This was a totally different read to the other types of genre I would normally read. However, it was very fast paced, with a lot of twists and turns that kept me hooked right to the end. Definitely worth reading. I look forward to the next book by this author.

Abir Mukherjee you must write more thrillers like this - what a white knuckle ride this book was. Twists and turns that were breathtaking and an unforgettable cast of characters. I really hope we haven’t seen the last of Agent Shreya Mistry.
If you like your thrillers with pace and action, whip smart characters and are they or aren’t they baddies then you need to read this
Thank you Penguin Random House and Net Galley for letting me read this- it was brilliant. .⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a rollercoaster read. The subject is radicalisation of teenage girls by a cult in America and the dangers of stereotyping people by the colour of their skin. Sajid Khan has no idea why Armed Police arrest him at his workplace until he discovers younger daughter Aliyah is not on holiday in Japan as he thought, but in America suspected of being involved in major bombing plots. Meeting with the mother of an ex soldier who believes her son has also been brainwashed, they hope to find their children before it's too late. Not trusting the police they set out on their own quest. Shreya Mistry is a special agent with the FBI who is also involved in the search for Aliyah and who is closer to solving it in her maverick way than the rest of her team.As always out on a limb her instincts are not always trusted. She's out to save Aliyah and any others caught in the system before it's too late- but will her maverick ways save the day or put people in more danger? When the situation becomes all too real for Shreya we see how far someone will go for their loved ones. #netgalley #hunted