Sacred Games - Softcover

Chandra, Vikram

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0571231195 ISBN 13: 9780571231195

Publisher: Faber & Faber, 2006

Synopsis

This epic novel draws the reader deep into the life of detective Sartaj Singh and into the criminal underworld of Ganesh Gaitonde, the most wanted gangster in India. Sartaj, one of the very few Sikhs in the Mumbai police force, is used to being identified by his turban, beard and the sharp cut of his trousers. But the 'Silky Sikh' is now past forty, his marriage is over and his career prospects are on the slide. When Sartaj gets an anonymous tip-off as to the secret hideout of the legendary boss of the G-company, he's determined that he'll be the one to collect the prize.

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Review:

'A saga full of social upheaval and personal violence, spanning
decades and touching on every aspect of the city's life.' -- Lucy Hughes Hallett, Sunday Times

'Absorbing ... each chapter ends in a manner so tantalising as to
make you catch your breath.' -- Soumya Bhattacharya, Independent

'An epic thriller which doubles as an anatomy of modern India.' -- Adam Mars Jones, Observer

'Ane could read it seven times over and still be finding new
treasures; missed flourishes of virtuosity.' -- Jane Shilling, Sunday Telegraph

'One of the most exhilarating reads of 2006.' -- Angel Gurria-Quintana, Books of the Year, Financial Times

Book Description:

Sacred Games by Vikram Chandra: 'To win is to lose everything . . . and the game always wins.' The international number one bestseller, now in paperback.

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0571231195
• ISBN 13: 9780571231195
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 900