An exciting storyline involving a cat and mouse chase for a group of suspected terrorists who are plotting to disrupt an American presidential election. It isn’t just FBI agents who are on the hunt for the suspects however, but also the parents of two of the suspects, who fear that their children have been radicalised by an unknown terror group. Meanwhile, the agent hunting the terrorists is thwarted in her efforts by a boss who doesn’t rate her and wants to deploy her elsewhere and an FBI insider who is tipping off the terrorists and ensuring that they are always one step ahead. A very well plotted storyline with a lot going on.

An action packed thriller that is wonderfully character driven
We’re taken into the tense world of American politics,, where a FBI agent goes rogue in a desperate attempt to stop more people getting her.
It’s a hard hitting engaging read that leaves you with lots to think about.
Would translate into a great movie
Thanks @radiomukhers @harvillsecker & @netgalley for the tense thrilling read

Well! *wipes sweat from brow!* This is an uber-tense thriller from the author of the Indian-set Wyndham & Bannerjee series of historical police procedurals. Proving he has a lot more to offer than one string to his bow, Mukherjee takes us into the tense world of American politics, terrorism, desperate parents, an unlikely love story, and an FBI agent who goes rogue in a desperate attempt to stop more people getting hurt. And wow! It's absolutely great: exciting, fast-moving, with a great ending - ticking every box in my "great thriller" template!
It’s told from three points of view – Shreya Mistry, our FBI agent; Sajid, the father of one of those believed to be part of a future terrorist attack (he’s teamed up with Carrie, the mother of another); and her son Greg, who, with Sajid’s daughter Aliyah are fleeing the cult who call themselves Sons of the Caliphate and have already claimed responsibility for one attack and are assumed to be planning more.

The huge explosion in a shopping mall in Burbank, California is the start of their terror spree, and as one Muslim girl, Yasmin, is found dead and CCTV shows her – inexplicably – attempting to leave the mall with the explosive device just as it explodes, killing many and injuring a great deal more, the FBI make the assumption it’s an Islamic terrorist group, and the group’s name seems to bear that theory out. With a presidential election that’s too close to call just over a week away, the Feds pull out all the stops to track down the cell and prevent further attacks.

But desperate parents, and something of an odd combination, Carrie and Sajid are also on their tail, and they might just have the edge when it comes to information about where the group are holed up. Their problems start when Sajid is assumed to be a terrorist too, in the States to help, not stop his daughter, and soon finds himself plastered over 24-hour news channels. As he and Carrie get closer to the terrorists’ base, it seems that Shreya, something of the traditional “maverick agent”, may just have beaten them to it.

Meanwhile, two of the terrorists are crossing the country, but is it to set off another attack, or is it to escape the cell, who seem to have tentacles everywhere? Multiple games of cat-and-mouse ensue, keeping the tension rammed up to the max as well as ensuring a varied and intriguing group of characters. It’s a real tour-de-force, and although I do miss Wyndham and Bannerjee, this is an amazing yarn – well-placed, thrilling, and one to keep you guessing until the inevitable tense – and unexpected denouement! Perfect summer reading if you enjoy thrillers with a touch of politics, a chewy complex plot (but not overly so), and a great cast of characters, all of whom, it seems, have a surprise or two up their sleeve.

The whole book is an utter triumph, and I’ll be really surprised if it isn’t one of the books of the summer – it certainly deserves to be! What will Mukherjee write next? On the evidence of this, he can turn his hand to anything!

crimeworm verdict: A thrilling ride that doesn’t slow down – bravo!

With huge thanks to Harvill Secker and Vintage, plus Netgalley, for an early read of this – this has in no way affected my opinion and this is an honest review.

I thought the talk on social media about this book would have hyped it up too much but I was wrong, this is an incredible book. Brilliantly written, tense and taught, with a pace that makes you never stop reading until you reach the end.

"Hunted" by Abir Mukherjee is an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride that grabs you from the very start and refuses to let go.
The story is set in the midst of a presidential election, and a bomb goes off in an LA shopping mall, causing widespread chaos and panic. The main suspect is a young man named Sajid Khan, who is arrested by armed police at Heathrow Airport. But just as the authorities think they have solved the case, a mysterious woman named Carrie shows up at Sajid's door, claiming to know the whereabouts of his missing daughter Aliyah.
As the story unfolds, we are taken on a wild ride through three different timelines. We see the story through the eyes of Sajid, who is desperate to find his daughter and prove his innocence; we see it through the eyes of Aliyah, who is on the run and trying to stay one step ahead of the FBI; and we see it through the eyes of Agent Shreya Mistry, who is tasked with tracking down the two fugitives and preventing another attack.
The story is full of twists and turns, with close shaves and heart-pumping action at every turn. I found myself rooting for all three of the protagonists, even when they were making questionable decisions. The tension builds throughout the book, and I was on the edge of my seat until the very end.
But "Hunted" is more than just a thrilling page-turner. It's also a thought-provoking exploration of some of the biggest issues facing our world today. The book tackles topics like anti-Muslim feelings, racist policing, political dog-whistling, and divisive media, and it does so in a way that is both nuanced and accessible.
Overall "Hunted" is for anyone who loves a good thriller. It's a fast-paced, action-packed ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

The book starts with a big bang, and from that moment on you wonder if the parents of Aliyah and Greg will find them in time to save them from the twisted terrorist plot that awaits them.
I found it slow in places, but it builds and builds to a big crescendo that doesn’t disappoint. If you enjoy political thrillers, you’ll love this book!

I really enjoyed this book, read it in 2 days as I couldn’t put it down.

A thriller set in the international world of terrorism: it showed how innocent and vulnerable people can be groomed into committing atrocities by being told lies and manipulated.

The characters were all well described with a decent back story which made them feel real. For me it was the family bonds showing exactly the lengths a parent will go to when their child is in danger that made it so good. There is nothing I wouldn’t do if my children were in a similar position.

Highly recommend this book

I have read a couple of this authors novels before and liked them a lot. Crime novels but with a degree of light heartedness with characters that I liked. Whilst I liked this modern day novel, it was much more difficult to read with some very complex characters, some not just unlikeable but also terrifying. Combined with an equally terrifying storyline made this novel one that I could only read for short periods of time. But this wasn’t a bad thing, in my downtime I could analyse the characters, and try to workout who could be trusted out of the narrators.

Those narrators are a bomb maker, a parent and an FBI agent. I thought all of them were believable but all were suffering so made errors of judgment. What the author did brilliantly was to show what led to their actions and why they believed they were doing the right thing. This did make it chilling and unsettling reading but I knew when I went into this novel that it wouldn’t or couldn’t be an easy read.

One of the strongest points of this novel was how the author demonstrated how easy it was to manipulate someone who was grieving, or who felt let down by their country, only to be let down again when they realised too late that they were on their own. it made me wonder how many situations there were like this.

Whether this novel is a standalone or the start of a new series, it is an excellent read, just not an easy one.

Hunted is the first book I read by Abir Mukherjee and I will keep an eye out for his future work. This novel is an explosive fast paced thriller that you won’t want to stop reading. There are many brilliant twists and turns so many that at times I felt I needed to fasten my seatbelt.

The author covers many current topics, from racism to radicalism, terrorism to traumatised veterans, wounded hearts and grieving parents.

It’s intelligently written with multiple characters whose lives are about to align in an explosive finale that left me wanting more. I do hope this is the beginning of a series.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.

I read Hunted by Abir Mukherjee as part of an online book club monthly read.via NetGalley.. This was my first book by this author and I absolutely loved the UK cover - it definitely peaked my interest in the book. Hunted had a fascinating premise with a strong first few chapters which totally grabbed me. It was fast paced and gripping enough to keep me interested. The story is told from multiple perspectives with strong characters but I almost wanted more from them as they were so fascinating. There were twists and turns which towards the end were almost difficult to keep up with (I had to go back and read some parts twice) and the ending snuck up a bit too quickly for my liking. I will definitely read more by this author.

I read the blurb on this and couldn’t wait to read the book. It written from several points of view but I didn’t find it confusing in any way. Dealing with a very current topic - I throughly enjoyed it

I haven't read anything by this author before, I enjoyed the writing style though so I will definitely be looking for their other books. This is a story told from multiple POVs, which can be difficult to follow but as this story is written really well there is no confusion between the POVs. Covers themes such as radicalisation and terrorism, but doesn't feel 'heavy' or 'political'. A book I enjoyed and would recommend to fans of thrillers and crime genres.
Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC

I am huge fan of the author's Wyndham-Banerjee series and know that he writes well so was excited to read this book. Even though this is a departure from his historical series, Hunted is a good thriller that will keep you reading.

There are a lot of characters and a lot of things happen at a quick pace as we move from place to place with the narrators. The book's multiple pov also adds to its appeal.

However, i did feel that the book became somewhat slower in the middle and at one time I was in danger of feeling it like a slog. It picks up towards the end though. A thriller that deals with a lot of issues in the present world, Hunted will appeal to fans of the genre.

This appears to be an action packed read and the beginning starts very strong. There were an awful lot of characters and points of view throughout which did make it confusing at times. The story was ok and did delve into the world of radicalisation.

The story didn’t set me on fire and in parts, dare I say it, a tad slow. However it picked up pace towards the end and the conclusion of the book. The ending for me was slightly disappointing as no real explanations as to why.

Wow what an epic read! So much action, well written and kept you guessing until the end.
I really enjoyed this book, it pulls you in learning about Shreya an FBI agent with a passion for her job, but no regard to authority. A family tragedy in London that causes a tsunami of trouble across the pond in the US.
You learn about Aliyah, and the power of her feelings, her Dad Sajid who is in his own torment doing his best, to save her, and an unlikely love story that keeps you wondering is this the real thing!

'Hunted' is an action packed, thrill a minute read which gets your blood pumping from the very start! It feels very current and sadly all too plausible with the number of terror threats that we are facing all of the time.

The story of terror being wreaked across America by an unknown group is told through three timelines, the father of one of the terror suspects; a young man also on the run; and the FBI agent investigating the attack and trying desperately to prevent anything further in the future. The adrenalin pours off the page, with twists and close shaves at every corner. You find yourself rooting for all three of the protagonists, even the ones who are supposedly the next terror suspects - when they temporarily escape the clutches of the FBI agents who are hunting them down, I took a huge sigh of relief.

The story covers huge issues- anti -Muslim feeling, racist policing, political dog-whistling and divisive media, the radicalisation of young people, corruption and so much more.
I was lucky enough to see Abir Mukherjee on his promotional tour for Hunted earlier this month and I was completely intrigued by what he had to say about the thoughts behind the book, his research process and the reaction that it was receiving on both sides of the Atlantic.

Hunted is a world away from Abir's more usual historical crime fiction - I hope that he'll continue to write both contemporary thrillers and historic crime for a long time to come!

I love Abir's books, but approached Hunted with trepidation as it was so different. However, I was mightily impressed. The pace was perfect, and I was completely immersed in the story.
Hunted covers a lot of topical themes, such as racism, political corruption, terrorism and so on, but in a way which doesn't sound like it's jumping on the 'tick the box' bandwagon. The main question is the one that matters most - how far would you go to protect your kids? Highly recommended by me.

Hunted follows 2 parents from different backgrounds working together to try and help their children. It's starts off well but I found the middle took a lot of work to get through for me. There were lots of random sub plots asdedthat didn't really add anything to the story. I also unfortunately found it difficult to connect or really find any of the characters likeable. I persevered because I really wanted to enjoy this one as it held a lot of promise but unfortunately found the ending very rushed, lots of unanswered questions and again in my opinion not really and ending.

Hunted is definitely a million miles away from the historical crime series that Abir Mukherjee is renowned for. Hunted is a big action and adrenaline filled adventure that doesn’t let up at all. It is up there with the Tom Cruise action packed Mission Impossible films (this is a compliment, as I love these films!) The bright yellow cover is perfect for the standout thriller that it is.

We are thrown into the action straight away with an explosion in a mall in Los Angeles. Suspicions are aroused immediately – there is a presidential election coming up shortly and things don’t look as they should. We then follow the action through the eyes of two seemingly unrelated parents – they have completely different lives – one is based in the UK and the other in America but somehow their children Aliyah and Greg are linked. They team up to try and get to the bottom of things.

The pace of Hunted, as the title suggests is fast and doesn’t really give you a chance to catch your breath. The plot is cleverly written with some exciting twists that keep your head spinning whilst also trying to provide you with a small slither of information.

A fantastic book that had me reading longer than I should have but couldn’t put it down once I started.

Highly recommended from me.

Wow. What a ride. My first Abir Mukherjee book & certainly won't be my last. This was a pacy, rollercoaster of a plot and picked up so many issues from the world today. Would love to see this as a movie, it certainly lends itself the the big screen.