A new thriller about food and danger hits bookstores June 30. K Anis Ahmed wrote Carnivore for HarperFiction. The story follows Kash, a chef from Bangladesh who runs a struggling restaurant. He makes risky dishes with unusual meats and bold flavors. His business faces serious money problems.
Kash owes cash to Boris, a dangerous Russian lender. Boris wants his money back fast and threatens violence. The chef decides to join a secret dining club for wealthy people. He hopes this job will pay enough to clear his debts. Boris grows impatient and cuts off one of Kash's fingers as punishment.
Critics have praised the book already. The Observer newspaper called it deliciously dark. Other reviewers compare it to popular shows and movies about cooking and crime. They say Ahmed creates a detailed world around food culture. The book also makes fun of greedy rich people.
Ahmed grew up in Dhaka and has written several books before. His work appears in America, Bangladesh, and India. The thriller launches in Britain, Australia, and South Africa first. American readers must wait until March 2026 for their version.
Bookstores in Dhaka will sell paperback copies for 800 taka. Bookworm and other shops will carry the novel. The story mixes cooking with criminal activity in Manhattan restaurants.
Kash owes cash to Boris, a dangerous Russian lender. Boris wants his money back fast and threatens violence. The chef decides to join a secret dining club for wealthy people. He hopes this job will pay enough to clear his debts. Boris grows impatient and cuts off one of Kash's fingers as punishment.
Critics have praised the book already. The Observer newspaper called it deliciously dark. Other reviewers compare it to popular shows and movies about cooking and crime. They say Ahmed creates a detailed world around food culture. The book also makes fun of greedy rich people.
Ahmed grew up in Dhaka and has written several books before. His work appears in America, Bangladesh, and India. The thriller launches in Britain, Australia, and South Africa first. American readers must wait until March 2026 for their version.
Bookstores in Dhaka will sell paperback copies for 800 taka. Bookworm and other shops will carry the novel. The story mixes cooking with criminal activity in Manhattan restaurants.
