I did read synopsis but dnf novel unfortunately just not really my thing but what I did read was well written. It was just the subject matter I didn't like.

I’ve read and enjoyed a couple of Abir Mukherjee’s Wyndham and Banerjee series so I was intrigued to see how he’d approach a modern-day thriller. Brilliantly and at breakneck speed! Hunted has a rich cast, mostly Brits and Americans, many of whom are first- or second-generation immigrants. The story is told in turn from the points of view of FBI agent Shreya, medically trained bureau de change clerk Sajid, and ex-army engineer ex-con Greg.
A few days before the US presidential election, forces are at work to influence the outcome. To say any more would be to spoil twists and reveals galore. Just when you think you’ve worked out who’s lying about what, you’ll be proved wrong. I could easily imagine this as a gripping film: it has all the pace and scope to keep you rooted to your seat and gasping out loud. If you’re reticent about reading longer books, don’t be – you’ll find yourself turning the 500+ pages at such a rate that you’ll be finished before you know it, wanting to go back and see where you missed the clues. Cracking stuff.

There are plenty of twists in this story, especially towards the dramatic ending, it keeps you guessing as to what’s going to happen. I did not really understand the reasons behind the assassination plot . Well worth a read.
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House for the advance copy of this book

Wow! This was my first Abir Mukherjee book but I doubt it will be my last. It was action packed from the start and would make a superb movie or TV series. I did have a little trouble initially keeping up with who was double crossing whom as the twists come thick and fast throughout the book. However the characters are clearly written and as the book progresses their differences become very clear. I'm proud to say I guessed the final 'baddy' just before the reveal! A fantastic roller coaster adventure I'm happy to recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

This is one heck of a rollercoaster of a ride with the action never giving up from the off! A new author for me and I’m thrilled that I was approved to read the book as I see that there are more books of his to read and if they are good as this one as I suspect they will be then I have something to look forward to.
This is a very topical story set in both the UK and the US as two parents try to find their missing children who have become tied up in a terrorist plot.
The story flies along going at a fair old pace and with some fabulous twists I found myself holding my breath as the book drew to an extremely exciting and dramatic conclusion.
A lot of different characters all well crafted and some superb writing. this really is a great read and one I would highly recommend.
My thanks to NetGalley and Random House UK, Vintage, Harvill Secker for giving me the opportunity to read the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Didn't click with this one I'm afraid. Not a bad book but just didn't grab me. I did get confused about who did what and why and despite rereading pages I'm still not quite sure. Can imagine Tom Cruise in the starring role

One of my top reads of 2024!

This book has an incredible plot and the characters are fantastic. The journeys they all go on are so well thought out and interwoven, it all just felt so real.
This book has brilliant plot twists and you will be kept guessing until the very end!

Full disclosure, this is unbelievably the first Abir Mukherjee I've read but it won't be the last.
What a rollercoaster of a ride, I felt every emotion, the author certainly puts you through the wringer.
An absolute corker of a story.
Highly recommend.

I really enjoyed this book and could immediately sense that the author was a person of colour. The subtle references of racism that can not be replicated by Caucasian writers resonated with me.
The book spans the UK and USA as the FBI attempt to intercept a terrorist organisation which is hell bent on causing mass destruction.(their purpose to rest the world) Obviously they are looking for girls who have been radicalised by muslims which allows Mukherjee to explore the prejudice that surrounds immigrants and those of a non Christian faith.
It opens with Jack and Yasmine as they enter a busy shopping mall and set off a bomb. Things are off from the outset when we see Jack disappear and Yasmine meeting her death. Our, main protagonist is introduced as the FBI are sent in to investigate; Agent Shreya Mistry is sharp and astute, She does not play by the rules but works on instinct albeit she too believes that the terror organisation must be of asian decent. During the high octane chase we are given a sub plot which delivers the backstory for the other protagonists Greg and Aliyah who are part of the group, as their parents cross continents in their bid to save their children. Sajid is a particular well developed character and it is from his perspective that we witness aspects of American poverty and perception of foreigners. Carrie also plays a strong part in highlighting a mother's unconditional love and guilt at having bought her son up in a dysfunctional home. It is no wonder that he became a soldier and ended up in prison only to be radicalised.
For me the end was a little predicable and felt a slightly rushed but I would certainly recommend it and will endeavour to read more from this author.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this.

Do not expect to put this book down once you’ve picked it up! From the first page to the last this is a tense and action packed read.

I’m such a fan of the Wyndham series that I was initially a bit unsure about this one. I need not have been concerned though as Abir absolutely pulls it off, bringing his brilliant writing to this tale of terrorism, radicalisation and parental love.

It is high octane but it also addresses the stereotypes and preconceptions we all harbour about others and explores just how far we would go for our children.

What makes this story even more tense is that it is so easy to imagine it actually happening in todays crazy world.

A gripping read

Thank you to Amir Mukherjee, Net galley and Vintage/Random House Uk for the eArc of The Hunted.

I really enjoyed this medium paced thriller which is set mainly in the USA and flits to the UK. Dealing with a young teen that was rationized and the lengths a parent will go to try and protect their children against this. The characters were well defined and felt real. Will definitely be looking out for more of Abir's books in the future .

A massive departure from Mukherjees historical novels set in India. I enjoyed the book, it was a rip-roaring ride and I really liked the characters. However, I was very conscious that this book is set in America and I couldn't disconnect the author from the situation. Bombs and terrorism aren't really what he is known for and it felt a bit forced to fit into a popular genre. The plot was unbelievable at times but if you want an easy read and you haven't read any of Mukherjees books before then you will have run with this story.

One word to sum this book up would be powerful. I know I often say it with books I love that they should be made into films or TV box sets but this one would most certainly make an amazing boxset. It took me back to the excitement of when the TV series 24 first came out. Such, tense, high action, always on the go, excellent!
My only reason for not giving the full 5 stars is that I found the ending quite rushed and I would've loved to have known more about Maria and Jacks reasons and back story. I also, found the final page so heartbreaking but then I guess we can't always have a happy ever after....
Thank you #NetGalley for the arc of #Hunted it certainly opened the eyes and gave a naive suburban white housewife something to think about. This world is so messed up, which is just insane and truly heartbreaking. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5. I will definitely look up this author for future reads

It is one of those books that transports you making you forget about real life and full of delightful characters that spring to life. I actually felt like I was there in the story with them ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The story unfolds at rapid pace and jumps from UK to a chase across USA. Easy to picture as a film but by the end of the novel I still no real understanding of the real reason behind the terror attacks. The motivation of the actual suicide bombers is explained but the what is the real identity of the puppet masters and their motivation?

I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Hunted
By Abir Mukherjee

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Hunted is a story about a young girl who appears to have been radicalised by a terrorist group, and terrorist attacks have begun in America. This story follows the point of view of those who have been radicalised, the FBI agent who is trying to solve the case and locate them before the next attack and the father of the young girl.

This was a fast paced story with events unfolding in every chapter.

As the story progressed, I found it harder to put the book down. Just when you think you have the story figured out, there were twists and turns.

Confession time for me again. I've not ready and of the Wyndham and Banerjee series so this is my first full length novel by Abir Mukherjee. A introductions go, this is a pretty sweet one to be fair, combining action, tension and a whole heap of intrigue. I do love a good action thriller, as thriller's go, this was a cracker. In fact, aside from the obvious name changes, this is a book that could have been ripped from the headlines. I mean, a divisive American Presidential election in an already fractious nation, where neither candidate could be a described as the perfect, problem free choice ... Can't imagine where the author may have go this idea from ...

Hunted starts in very dramatic, and literally explosive, style. Introducing readers to Jack and yasmine, we really don't have much time to get to know them before the almost unthinkable happens. An explosion in a very busy shopping mall, a terrorist incident to which a previously unheard of group stakes their claim. But as is clear from those early pages, nothing is quite a simple as it first appears and it falls to the FBI, to investigate and get to the bottom now just what happened and who was behind the tragedy. This is where we meet one of our key protagonists, FBI Agent Shreya Mistry. She has a real instinct, a knack for getting to the truth, even if that is not always appreciated by her peers. It leads the team to a potential second suspect, and leads to Shreya being forced onto the outside of the investigation - a place she's determined not to stay.

I really liked Shreya. Sure - she's not really what you'd call a team player. She ignores direct instruction from her superiors and she makes many dubious and potentially life shortening decisions, but she's determined, feisty and, when it comes down to it, really does seem to have very good instincts for what is happening. What she lacks is respect, or an ability to get others to listen to her point of view. That reckless streak of hers makes it very easy to ignore her impulses and instincts. Good for readers, as it adds tension Less good for the people trying to stop any further atrocities.

I really liked how Abi Mukherjee has developed this story. Playing into the very blatant stereotypes that seem to frame popular thinking, and the growing hatred of immigrants, particularly those of Muslim communities, he has created a very plausible kind of threat but one that clearly is not as simple as the FBI would like to believe. Adding in the very divisive presidential campaign - art imitating life, perhaps - and there is a real sense o plausibility about what comes to pass. It also adds to the conflict that flows throughout the book, and left me never quite knowing who to trust or what the real motives might be for the destruction. I knew the who of the acts of terrorism - that is never hidden from readers, even if the investigating officers don't know - but the why is never quite clear, nor how it links to what is happening in the wider political context.

There is a secondary element to the book, one that runs alongside the investigation, almost mirroring it, but also adding to the tension and threat feeds the story. That is the story of Sajid, a father whose daughter has been accused of being in league with the terrorists. He is contacted by the mother of a former soldier, Carrie, who believes that her son may be with Sajid's daughter, and that both of their lives may be in danger. They go to extraordinary lengths to get to their children and although there ability to outfox the authorities does push the bounds of probability on occasion, I didn't really care as I was completely invested in their stories too. Sajid's is a particularly tragic tale, and I can understand his reluctance to give up on his daughter, as well as Carrie's determination to save her son. In fact there are a number of key characters in this book who, against all the odds and the evidence about their cupalility or guilt in what comes to pass, I can to find myself rooting for.

It's a book where the line between innocence and guilt is not easily drawn, and where the author has pulled a blinder in pulling the wool over my eyes, right up to the very end where the true intentions of the bad guys were revealed. Not what I was expecting at all. But with a great sense of pace, some real heart pounding moments of action, and a cast of characters who really got under my skin, I thoroughly enjoyed Hunted and hope it's not Mr. Mukherjee's only foray into the world of modern day thrillers. It ticked all my boxes and I'd love to read more. Tense, packed with intrigue and surprises to the final, unexpectedly emotional, page, it's definitely recommended.

Such an amazing book. It was very spooky. I really enjoyed this. Can’t wait get it physically. Highly recommended.

The story begins with Yasmin who has doubts about the mission is about to carry out. She has a bomb but has been told that no-one is going to get hurt. Too late, she realises she has been lied to. Shreya is an FBI agent who is determined to dig deeper. Also involved are too other members of this terrorist group and their parents. It’s a thriller that I can imagine would make a good film because there is plenty of action and pace and characters you sympathise with (and those you don’t). I didn’t quite feel that the cause they were fighting for was portrayed strongly enough to feel people could justify these actions. 3.5 stars rounded down because I just didn’t really become emotionally involved, perhaps because I didn’t really like the FBI characters. Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC.

A fabulously written gripping story that was a pleasure to read. I would absolutely recommend this book, it was brilliant