When a set of rare, impossible-to-find yoga books are stolen from a West London ashram, its leaders turn to Cordelia, the paperback sleuth, to recover them – a set-up that’s a little awkward as they’ve previously barred her from yoga classes for selling marijuana to their students. But what begins as a hunt for missing paperbacks soon becomes a murder investigation as those involved with the ashram can’t seem to stop dropping down dead – murdered with a whisky bottle to the head or a poisoned curry. Can Cordelia work out who the killer is and bring them to justice before they bring an end to her sleuthing for good?
Ashram Assassin, the second book in Andrew Cartmel's The Paperback Sleuth series, was published June 25, 2024, from Titan Books.
When I see that Cartmel is publishing another of his books, it instantly goes on to my must-read list. I get such joy reading his novels, as they are full of interesting characters, well-described settings, and an enjoyable mystery to boot. This one definitely ticks all those boxes.
Cordelia is a very unconventional protagonist. Paired with the unpredictable turns of the story, this novel makes for such a delightful and fun read. Cartmel continues with his world-building which benefits both this series and his Vinyl Detective series as well.
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