The Case of the Reincarnated Client, Tarquin Hall
The Case of the Reincarnated Client, Tarquin Hall
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The Case of the Reincarnated Client
From the Files of Vish Puri, India’s Most Private Investigator

Author: Tarquin Hall

Narrator: Sam Dastor

Unabridged: 8 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/04/2020

Synopsis

A client claiming she was murdered in a past life is a novel dilemma even for Vish Puri, India’s most private investigator.When a young woman comes forward saying she’s the reincarnation of Riya Kaur, a wife and mother who vanished during the bloody 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Puri is dismissive. He’s busy enough dealing with an irate matrimonial client whose daughter is complaining about her groom’s thunderous snoring. Puri’s indomitable Mummy-ji however is adamant the client is genuine. How else could she so accurately describe under hypnosis Riya Kaur’s life and final hours?Driven by a sense of duty—the original case was his late father’s—Puri manages to acquire the police file only to find that someone powerful has orchestrated a cover-up. Forced into an alliance with his mother that tests his beliefs and high blood pressure as never before, it’s only by delving into the past with the help of his reincarnated client that Puri can hope to unlock the truth.

About Tarquin Hall

Tarquin Hall is a writer and journalist who has lived and worked in much of South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. He is the author of Mercenaries, Missionaries, and Misfits: Adventures of an Underage Journalist; To the Elephant Graveyard; Salaam Brick Lane: A Year in the New East End; and the Vish Puri series of mystery novels.

About Sam Dastor

Sam Dastor studied English at Cambridge and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. His early theatrical experience includes a spell at the National Theatre under Sir Laurence Olivier and time spent acting in the West End. For the Royal Shakespeare Company, he has been seen in Timon of Athens, Tales from Ovid, and a world tour of A Servant to Two Masters. His many television appearances include I, Claudius; Yes, Minister; Mountbatten; Julius Caesar; and Fortunes of War. He has also appeared in the films Made, Jinnah, and Such a Long Journey, recorded over a thousand broadcasts for the BBC, and narrated numerous audio books.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sue on February 27, 2020

In my first India-set mystery, Tarquin Hall has provided the sights, sounds, flavors and smells of the country in building the story of Vish Puri’s Most Private Investigators’ latest case, or rather, cases. Mr Puri does not really work on one case at a time. Nor does he work alone. He has undercover......more

Goodreads review by Ivonne on June 05, 2020

It was seven long years since author Tarquin Hall published The Case of the Love Commandos; however, the wait for this, the fifth novel in the Vish Puri detective series, was definitely worth the wait. Vish Puri faces several investigations: a 20-something woman who believes she is the reincarnation......more

Goodreads review by Malia on February 06, 2022

Another wonderful addition to one of my favorite mystery series. Do yourselves a favor and listen to the audiobook version, the narrator is wonderful and really adds another dimension to the story! Find my book reviews and more at [URL not allowed]......more

Goodreads review by Vishnu on July 31, 2020

This light funny and mysterious book is my first audio book by Tarquin Hall, so obviously the first book in the Vish Puri series. This book reminded me of Vaseem Khan's Baby Ganesh Investigation series. Though this is the fifth book in the series, I can easily go through it without finding any proble......more

Goodreads review by K.S. on December 17, 2019

Vish Puri finds himself in the middle of an unbelievable case of a murdered woman being reborn. Is she telling the truth, or is there something more sinister at play? I received a free copy from Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review. This is the first book I have read in the Vish Puri series. It......more

Quotes

“Hall’s plot is filled with engaging twists. Vish is a wonderfully realized character, and we’re treated to his takes on Delhi’s pollution, traffic, and food.” Booklist (starred review)

“With pitch-perfect aplomb, Dastor expertly commands the colorful cast, navigating comedic twists and solemn tragedies. From the opening credits to the closing author’s note, the gleeful relief of savoring Dastor’s performance never wanes, until the very last second, when you’ll have to face the unavoidable, undeniable hunger for more.” Booklist audio review (starred review)

“Hall creates delightful characters and provides illuminating glimpses of contemporary Indian life. Readers will hope they won’t have to wait another seven years for Puri’s next outing.” Publishers Weekly

“Hall deftly handles amusing characters and serious social issues.” Kirkus Reviews

“These books are little gems. They are beautifully written, amusing, and intensely readable.” Alexander McCall Smith, New York Times bestselling author, on the series

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