Nev March: Award Winning Author of Historical Mysteries

“[Protagonist] Jim [Agnihotri] is an instantly likeable character whose good heart and endearing ways make him an ideal narrator…. His sleuthing takes him on an utterly enjoyable and picaresque journey through India on which he encounters beggars and brigands, adventure and danger – and finds romance.” ― Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review

“[E]xciting, romantic, and emotional, and evokes the vivid colors, sounds, and smells of India during British rule…. Murder in Old Bombay is a beautifully written novel that will be difficult to forget.” ― Ellery Queen Magazine

“March fills the story with finely developed characters, particularly Agnihotri, who proves a zealous investigator. She also presents an authentic view of India under British rule while exploring the challenges faced by a character of mixed race. The heartfelt ending leaves plenty of room for a sequel. Readers won’t be surprised this won the Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Award.” ― Publishers Weekly

ONE OF NYTIMES BEST MYSTERIES OF 2020

“The mystery is strong, and it’s supported by plenty of intriguing historical detail.” —Booklist

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One of CRIMEREADS‘ Best Traditional Mysteries of the Year

AUNT AGATHA’S TOP TEN OF THE YEAR

“Based on true events, March’s crisply written debut combines fascinating historic details with a clever puzzle.” ― Kirkus Reviews

“[A] beautifully told, exciting, adventure/romance with a well-crafted mystery at its center.” ― Mystery Scene Magazine, listed as a Fave Rave of the Year

“Nev March’s Murder in Old Bombay is a tale of intrigue, duplicity and, as the title suggests, murder. . . . March deftly uses James’ biracial background to depict the societal structure of India during the British Raj and, by extrapolation, to indict other societies in which race and caste are sources of discrimination.” ― BookPage

“Based on an actual event, the story paints a wonderful revealing background of colonial India with all its environments and visual beauty. Nev March does a fine job with the background as well as the characters which she portrays against the lushness, the beauty, riches, but also the sordid parts of India of the 1890s.” ― Mystery and Suspense Magazine