Death in the Rain
A body in the monsoon rain. A trail of money no one wants found.
When Mumbai's Assistant Chief Minister is gunned down at the Gateway of India, journalist Kabir Joshi follows a financial trail that leads straight into the city's most powerful institutions — written by a real-life CPA who knows exactly where the bodies (and the ledgers) are buried.
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About Andrew D. Levine
Bringing Indian Noir Mysteries To Life, One Story At A Time
A 40-year CPA who knows exactly how financial crime really works — now writing the Kabir Joshi forensic financial crime thriller series set in Mumbai and Delhi.
Andrew D. Levine is the author of the Kabir Joshi – Ananya Rao mysteries, including Death in the Rain, Bombay Reckless, Silent Auction Murder, and The Lily Network. A CPA by profession, he brings a sharp analytical eye to tangled crimes involving money, institutions, corruption and power. His fiction moves through Mumbai and Delhi, blending noir atmosphere with fast-paced investigation.
“Stories reveal the hidden truths of our world and every mystery uncovers more than crime.”
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The Kabir Joshi & Ananya Rao Mystery Series
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New To Kabir Joshi Series? Start Here
The Kabir Joshi and Ananya Rao Mystery Series can be enjoyed in publication order or as standalones. For the full experience we recommend:
01
Death in the Rain: A Mumbai Crime Thriller
Where it all begins. Investigative journalist Kabir Joshi follows the money into Mumbai's most dangerous conspiracy.
02
Bombay Reckless
The origin story. A young Kabir arrives in 1980s Bombay and discovers the city that will change him forever.
03
Silent Auction Murder: A Mumbai Conspiracy Thriller
A standalone that deepens the series. Murder among Mumbai's elite with Kabir and Ananya at their sharpest.
04
The Lily Network: A Delhi Conspiracy Thriller
The latest Kabir Joshi investigation. Delhi. Bureaucracy. Corruption. And a lily that means ownership.
Why Choose Andrew D. Levine
The Choice For Every Crime Fiction Reader
Authentic Expertise
Written by an author who blends real‑world financial insight with gripping crime fiction.
Indian Noir Setting
Crime fiction rooted in Mumbai, Delhi, and
contemporary India where money, power, paperwork, and corruption shape every mystery.
Available Everywhere
Read on Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble — accessible across platforms globally.
Thrillers With Depth
Not just crime stories — layered narratives that explore corruption, justice, and human resilience.
Exclusive Author Access
Behind‑the‑scenes blogs and updates give readers a closer look at Andrew’s creative process.
Trusted By Readers
Praised for originality and realism, Andrew’s novels have earned loyal fans worldwide.
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The Lily Network
From a 40-year CPA who knows exactly how financial crime really works.
No gunfire. No chase. Just signatures, delays, and vanished files.
In Delhi, the most dangerous weapon is a form filed correctly by the right person at the right time.
Investigative journalist Kabir Joshi has relocated from Mumbai to a narrow flat in Paharganj, carrying a failure he cannot forgive and a brass bus token he cannot explain. Former Mumbai Police officer Ananya Rao moves through the same room without announcement, without a badge, without apology.
When a clinic intake form lands on their table with a small deliberate mark in the margin — a lily — they recognise it instantly. Not decoration. Ownership.
Their informant Murugan has vanished. His room is too clean. His wallet is still on the table. Men came the night before. Too careful to be police. Too quiet to be amateurs.
Delhi does not wake. It resumes.
For readers of John le Carré, Vaseem Khan, and international crime fiction who want dark institutional suspense with authentic forensic financial depth.
Book 4 of the Kabir Joshi and Ananya Rao Mystery Series.
“One of the best books I have read. Once I began reading it, I found it impossible to set aside.”
— Victor Trager, Verified Amazon Review.
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Andrew D. Levine’s Kabir Joshi - Ananya Rao Mysteries have been praised by readers for their originality, atmosphere, and authenticity.
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