A Killer in the Family

A propulsive thriller with an enjoyable side order of social satire * Guardian *
What lingers longest is in the memory is the silky fluency of the writing and Ahmad’s feel for boundless wealth * The Times *
Succession meets Seven in this fine, multi-layered thriller * Mail on Sunday *
As much a social satire as it is a crime caper, this genre-bending thriller is nothing short of marvellous * i News *
This novel is the epitome of a page-turner. It’s a gripping tale of murder, mystery and family dynamics, set against the glittering backdrop of NYC, and it keeps you guessing right until the end * PA Media *
Full of unhinged characters, this is a gripping tale of power, drama and toxic relationships * Woman’s Own *
I thought it was absolutely terrific. It kept me gripped from the beginning and really didn’t let go until the end. I found it clever, moving and it really brought to life the lives of the uber-rich in New York … Succession meets The Silence of the Lambs! – Ajay Chowdhury, author of THE WAITER
A gripping, propulsive thriller that weaves a cutthroat family battle over a business empire (à la Succession) with a heart-pounding hunt for a notorious serial killer. Amin Ahmad takes us into the glittering world of an ultra-wealthy Indian American dynasty for a thought-provoking interrogation of the dark side of power, ambition, and the American dream. The deliciously twisty plot will have you reading - and guessing - late into the night! – ANGIE KIM, New York Times bestselling author of Happiness Falls and Miracle Creek
Meet the Khans, an imperfect family of perfect liars. They’ve got money to burn and morals to leave behind - but there’s blood on someone’s Cartier-covered hands. Unravelling the unsolved murders surrounding them makes A Killer in the Family a perfect binge read. Sleek, propulsive, and packed with twisted family dynamics: Think Succession meets Crazy Rich Asians. – KARIN TANABE, author of A Woman of Intelligence

Amin Ahmad was raised in India and came to America at the age of 17. He worked as an architect for many years before turning to writing. He teaches creative writing at Duke University, and lives in Durham NC with his family and a very mischievous cat. When he’s not writing, he can be found on his front porch, drinking tea and watching the world go by.

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