Ashram Assassin The Paperback Sleuth

Ashram Assassin The Paperback Sleuth by Andrew Cartmel is a humorous cozy-crime novel published by Titan Books on June 25, 2024. This edition spans 320 pages and is written in English. The story follows Cordelia, a feisty and amoral book dealer, who is enlisted to recover a set of rare yoga books stolen from a West London ashram. As she navigates the complexities of the yoga-obsessed staff and students, Cordelia finds herself embroiled in a murder investigation that complicates her mission.

Readers will encounter a blend of mystery and humor as Cordelia’s quest for the missing books quickly escalates into a search for a killer. The narrative explores themes of crime and amateur sleuthing, with Cordelia’s unique skills put to the test against a backdrop of suspicious deaths, including murders involving a whisky bottle and poisoned curry. This engaging tale promises to keep readers intrigued as they follow Cordelia’s efforts to uncover the truth while dealing with the secrets of the ashram community.