Bharti Kirchner

MURDER AT ANDAMAN: A MAYA MALLICK MYSTERY

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When a popular book publisher, the husband of a friend, is murdered while vacationing on a tropical island, Maya Mallick, a young female Seattle PI must delve into his secret life. Says Cara Black, Best-selling author: "MURDER AT ANDAMAN, Bharti Kirchner's latest mystery, brings a sharply observed eye to this engaging, atmospheric tale set in the Andaman Islands exploring friendship. And murder. Don't miss Murder at Andaman, I couldn't put it down."

Says Robert Dugoni, New York Times Bestselling Author: Kirchner's descriptive writing in MURDER AT ANDAMAN soothes like warm tea. A lovely mystery that immerses the reader in Indian culture and hides the outcome until the very end."

Says Curt Colbert, author: "Award-winning author Bharti Kirchner's elegant prose and rich characterizations place her firmly among the stars of the Mystery genre. In this novel, Bharti's latest, PI Maya Mallick threads her way through murder, love, honor, and betrayal set in the picturesque backdrop of India's exotic Andaman Islands."

Says Sujata massey: Three cheers for Maya Mallick, the elegant and accomplished detective starring in Bharti Kirchner's charming new novel. MURDER AT ANDAMAN offers a richly detailed insider's view of a mysterious island chain in India with a dark history. Read it, enjoy, and pack your bags!

Review of MURDER AT ANDAMAN:

From the Wisconsin Bookwatch: "Another carefully crafted mystery from the pen of Bharti Kirchner, "MURDER AT ANDAMAN" is a riveting read that will have special appeal to dedicated mystery buffs and is a 'must read' for the growing legions of Bharti Kirchner fans. Simply stated, "Murder at Andaman" is an original and unreservedly recommended addition to any and all community library Contemporary Mystery/Suspense collections." To read the entire review, Click here.

From the Khabar magazine: "A lively and entertaining mystery that transports readers to a new, exotic and warm locale. Maya Mallick makes for an endearing and simultaneously whip-smart detective. MURDER AT ANDAMAN is a breezy and fun addition to the Maya Mallick series."

Read Review from the International Examiner here.

Read Review from Lynwood Today here.

Selected Works

Novels

Season of Sacrifice: A Maya Mallick Mystery

First in the Maya Mallick Mystery series, set in Seattle, it tells the story of a young, brilliant, dedicated scientist who dies in a violent street protest, leaving behind her questions for a new sleuth to solve. “Readers will look forward to seeing more of the astute Maya.” (Publisher’s Weekly)

Goddess of Fire: A Novel

Set in 17-Century India, the story of a village girl who becomes one of the most prominent women in India.

Tulip Season: A Mitra Basu Mystery

"Engrossing," The Seattle Times .
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Darjeeling: A Novel

Sweeping family saga, about forbidden love and family honor (Sensual...suspenseful, Kirkus Reviews)

Sharmila's Book

Sharmila, an American woman, travels to India for an arranged marriage. ("Smart, swift, and funny" -- Kirkus Reviews)

Shiva Dancing: A Novel

A spirited woman takes a fascinating journey of self-discovery (Finely crafted - Publisher’s Weekly)

Pastries: A Novel of Desserts and Discoveries

A talented pastry chef rediscovers her love for life. (Witty. sensitive, elegant .. San Francisco Chronicle)

Resources for Writers

Mystery Writers of America

Pacific Northwest Writers Conference

Sisters in Crime

Willametter Writers Conference in Portland, OR

Authors Guild

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ABOUT BHARTI KIRCHNER: Winner of the 2020 prestigious SALA Award in creative writing, Bharti is the prolific author of thirteen books -- nine novels and four cookbooks. Her latest is MURDER AT JAIPUR: A MAYA MALLICK MYSTERY (See Books for details).

AWARDS & HONORS - A SALA Award, a City Artist's Project Grant, two 4-Culture literature awards, two Seattle Arts Commission literature grants, two Artist Trust GAP grants, and a fellowship from VCCA (Virginia center for the Creative Arts). Goddess of Fire, a historical novel, was short-listed for the Nancy Pearl Award. Shiva Dancing was chosen by Seattle Weekly to be among the top 18 books by Seattle authors in the last 25 years. Pastries: A Novel of Desserts and Discoveries was selected for the Summer Washington Reads program. Bharti's work has been translated into German, Dutch, Spanish, Marathi, Thai and other languages.

COOKBOOKS - An award winning cook, Bharti is the author of four cookbooks. Her second, Indian Inspired (Lowell House), was selected among top ten cookbooks of 1993 by USA Today and one of the best cookbooks of 1993 by Chicago Tribune. Her first, The Healthy Cuisine of India (Lowell House), was an alternate selection of Better Homes and Gardens Book Club and named by Food Arts magazine as one of the best cookbooks of 1992. Her two most recent cookbooks are The Bold Vegetarian (HarperCollins) and Vegetarian Burgers (HarperCollins).

ARTICLES, ESSAYS, SHORT STORIES - Bharti's essay "Dreaming of the Black Tulip" will be published in Timberline Review, autumn 2023 and has been entered in the Kay Snow Award. Her short story "Promised Tulips" published in Seattle Noir was included in USA Noir and selected by Publisher's Weekly as one of the two best stories. She has written for Food & Wine, Eating Well, Vegetarian Times, The Writer, Writer's Digest, Fitness Plus, International Examiner, and Northwest Travel and has appeared in eleven anthologies. She is a former freelance book reviewer for The Seattle Times. She is also a popular speaker at writer's conferences, book festivals, and universities throughout the nation.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND - Prior to becoming a writer, Bharti worked as a systems engineer for IBM and as a systems manager for Bank of America, San Francisco. She has also worked in Europe and other continents as a computer systems consultant.