The Last Shot

In Bombay, 1952, the once-celebrated British film producer Richard Boorman is found murdered and stuffed in the trunk of his car, prompting India's first female police detective, Persis, to unravel the mystery behind his death. Partnering with Archie Blackfinch, a forensic scientist from London, Persis navigates a complex landscape filled with danger and deceit. As she uncovers clues about Boorman’s suspicious activities, she encounters a malevolent figure whose dark past has been erased from history, plunging her deeper into a chilling investigation. This gripping tale is the seventh installment in the award-winning Malabar House series.