If Vikas Swarup’s name rings a bell, it’s likely because you already know of his work, even though you may not know his name. Swarup’s debut novel, 2005’s immensely successful New York Times Bestseller Q&A, was adapted into the 2008 major motion picture hit Slumdog Millionaire. While Q&A and Slumdog Millionaire brought Swarup countless accolades, not to mention considerable fame and wealth, the author’s itch is a difficult one to scratch, and to date Swarup has written two more novels, and various other works.
Swarup’s second novel Six Suspects, was published in 2008 and subsequently translated into more than 30 languages. The novel tells the story of millionaire playboy Vivek “Vicky” Rai, murdered at his own party after seven years after murdering Ruby Grail, whom he killed simply because she refused to serve him a drink. Rai’s party was meant to celebrate his acquittal, and to celebrate his continued freedom, but one of the party guests clearly had other plans. Of those guests, six were discovered with guns after a police search, and those six guests become the target of investigative journalist Arun Advani.
The novel is a bit of a departure from Q&A, but is a solid murder mystery nonetheless and an entertaining read for fans of the genre. Six suspects also serves as an insightful look into the realities of contemporary India, only making it that much more interesting and entertaining!
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