The American son of Indian parents, educated at all the best schools, at home in London's most exclusive clubs, Ro Krishna finds himself at loose ends when forced to leave a high-profile job. Deciding that he needs some R&R, Ro heads to Samsara, a world-class spa for the global cosmopolitan elite in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas.
However, the cast of characters Ro meets harbors a murderer among them. Maybe even more than one. As more people die, Ro finds himself a reluctant sleuth.
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I had high hopes for Ram Murali's Death in the Air. Unfortunately, almost none of those hopes were realized. First of all, the writing style kept me at a distance. I felt like I was peering down at the stage from the nosebleed seats. This kept me from being fully engaged in the story.
Secondly, the setting in the Himalayan foothills was one of the major reasons why I chose to read this book. As far as the setting goes, Death in the Air could have been set anywhere.
Thirdly, the cast of characters did nothing to engage my interest. They were an assortment of entitled young people swanning around the resort in designer clothing and jewels. Oh, and most of the men had great hair, too.
The only thing that truly interested me was the mystery itself even though one of the reveals at the end wasn't a surprise to me. Death in the Air is a mystery for the plot-driven reader, who should enjoy deducing whodunit. Alas, I am not a plot-driven reader.
Death in the Air by Ram Murali
eISBN: 9780063319325
HarperCollins © 2024
eBook, 368 pages
Amateur Sleuth, Standalone
Rating: C-
Source: Net Galley
