A review by mg_in_md_
The Case of the Deadly Butter Chicken by Tarquin Hall

4.0

I was lucky enough to win a copy of this book via First Reads and thoroughly enjoyed it. As a bonus, the third installment of the Vish Puri cases includes some delicious-looking recipes at the end of the book, which I can't wait to try! What a great addition since my mouth is often watering as I read about the tasty treats Vish Puri (or should I say "Chubby?"):) eats. I really enjoyed this one, as the 1947 Partition played a key role in the main case...as did Vish's Mummy. I think Vish would have to admit that maybe, just maybe, mummies are cut out for detective work, after all. The primary case requires Vish to travel to Pakistan...but the decision about whether he will make the trip is almost as much of a mystery as who killed Faheem Khan. As was the case previously, Vish is working on two cases with the help of his resourceful crew and the outcomes of both cases are not revealed until the final chapters. The minor case seems more lighthearted on the surface but when the motive is revealed, the reader sees that it has deeper meanings. I've really enjoyed being introduced to this series -- the writing is "tip-top," I love the setting and reading about various issues India is dealing with, and the characters are quite likeable. Thanks to First Reads again for the opportunity to read the latest Vish Puri case!