First published 2024
Knife follows Malik, a young man in Mumbai whose life is upended when he witnesses a brutal murder. Drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Malik must navigate the treacherous underbelly of the city, evading ruthless killers and a corrupt police force. As the stakes rise and the violence escalates, Malik is forced to confront his own morality and the true cost of survival. With Rushdie's signature style, Knife explores the fragility of life and the power of the human spirit to endure even in the face of unspeakable darkness.
Genres: fiction, crime, 21st-century, mystery-thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, corruption, survival
Setting: Mumbai
Period: 21st-century
209 pages · Paperback · Jonathan Cape (Penguin Random House)
Content warnings: graphic-violence, murder