Just as much fun as the first book in the series. Although the translation was a bit clunky at times and it seemed as though the editing was done in a hurry, this didn't detract from the over all enjoyment and sheer page turning entertainment PI Gabriel Praest brings.2 s Northwestreader203 2

Backlash Blues is much more than Private Investigator Gabriel Præst trying to determine what really happened to a young woman who turned up dead. Yes, we do see the PI at work, but this is also about Danish culture. It is about high end fashion. It is about jazz. It is about culinary artistry. It’s about pairing drinks with foods to maximize the dining experience. It’s about parenting. It’s about relationships. It’s about Copenhagen. Malladi takes all these pieces and turns them into an engaging and compelling 400+ page book which is much greater than the sum of its parts.

Malladi liberally sprinkles in Danish idioms and phrases. She was quite masterful in how she did this; she did not resort to cluttering up the flow of the storyline with clunky translations. She made sure the reader could understand them contextually. Or, even more straightforwardly, if the Danish phrase was used in a conversation, she would have another character respond to it in English which left no confusion about what the idiom meant.

If there was a downside to the book, it was the alphabet soup of Danish government agencies. I found it extremely difficult to remember what any particular group of initials stood for. Perhaps a quick reference guide at the end of the book for those of us who have trouble navigating this area?

I enjoyed reading this book and I think Gabriel Præst just moved into my group of friends who I will follow over time. Of course, there is that bit that he is actually a fictitious character and I will never actually share a meal with him nor will he ever invite me to one of his jazz performances, but I will look forward to reading about his exploits as this series of books continues.
Murray7

Even better than the first in the series! A fast-paced detective novel, as Gabriel Praest, a suave, elegant, ex-cop, turned private detective investigates the mysterious suicide of Noor Mallik, an employee of the Copenhagen Bank, reporting to the well-known banker Silas Haagen. The mystery unravels the complex world of corporate banking hierarchies, and who is calling the shots, and who is sexually harrassing the staff, under the watchful eye of Haarald Wiberg, the corporate attorney, who is more of a puppeteer, pulling the strings, but appearing removed from the activities of the staff. The book takes the reader through Copenhagen, to New York, from Russian oligarchs laundering money through Estonia, to an aspiring chef, creating a name for herself in Copenhagen, and San Francisco, the self-searching of the protagonist, to the bravery of Chief Human Resources Officer, prepared to sacrifice her job for her principles. There are some enigmatic characters, including an assasin, known as "The Ghost", who may be evil, but perhaps not entirely without conscience, and some redeeming value. The book gathers pace, and becomes a gripping page-turner, that you can't put down, as you seek to reach the conclusion, and find whether good wins out over evil. Maurice1 review1 follower

What a fantastic book!
I had read Death in Denmark and so loved that book, I emailed Mrs. Malladi on a job well done. Even though I am a voracious reader, I have never done this before. To my surprise, Mrs. Malladi responded and sent me an advanced copy of Backlash Blues!
Again, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait until the next book in the series; Crossroad Blues comes out.
These characters and the detail on Gabriel Praest’s make up is excellent. And getting to know Denmark and Copenhagen has been such a refreshing change of pace for me.
These books have been so entertaining and timely in passing this cold Canadian winter where I live.
If you are pondering reading the Gabriel Præst series, you will be pleased. Start with Death in Denmark.
Thank you, Amulya and keep up the great work! veritylowen1 review1 follower

This is the second book in Amulya Malladi’s “Gabriel Praest” series, and it is a must-read for anyone who loves a solid detective novel.

In short, Gabriel is a larger than life private detective investigating the mysterious suicide of Noor Mallik, an employee of Copenhagen Bank. The story takes off from there and takes readers on an international journey— from Copenhagen to New York. It explores everything from money laundering schemes, hired assassins, and the #MeToo movement.

This book will be released on February 26th and it will even be available on Kindle Unlimited. You won’t want to miss this series! K Guda5

I enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting over a long evening. Fast paced, action oriented and mixing in idiosyncrasies of Danish culture made it fun. The lead character is Praest is unique, loves good food and wine a jazz musician and brings a strong Scandinavian approach to his love life. This might seem a bit unreal for some. The story weaves through lots of details on streets and cafes making me reach out to Google to see these for myself. The plot is simple and the end is good. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. Hope8 4

Wow! I just finished this whirlwind of a book, and I have chills. I am excited to see there will be a 3rd book! Detective novel taken to another level. A main character who sticks to his rules and has friends in high places. I love the combination of above board detective work and underground connections, and of course (no spoilers) the ending is PERFECT! Chrissey31 13


First off, Amulya Malladi is one of my favorite writers. Secondly, this is the second Gabriel Praest book., Backlash Blues. This book picks up right where all of the twists and turns that the first book brought. This is crime and mystery in Denmark that keeps you turning the pages - and waiting for the next book!2024 Richard MarzettiAuthor 1 book1 follower

Any man who wore a t shirt under his suit jacket was a moron…

@authoramulya 2nd Gabriel Praest PI novel, as the renowned “clothes horse”, tripping his way across Denmark and the States as he investigates a suicide and much more.

Really engaging read, light and fun but with a good story and great central character. booksbydorothea664 16

4.0 stars
DEFINITE recommend

This is the second book in the Gabriel Præst series by Amulya Malladi. I enjoyed this mystery-thriller series, but most especially the main character who is quite a CHARACTER. Learning about Danish culture, the country, and the people has made me want to visit. Also, I have found out that I have before-unknown Danish ancestors!

The storyline is interesting and very topical. It is about the investigation into a young woman's death who works for Copenhagen Bank. That is just the tip of the iceberg. Once Gabriel Præst, a PI and former Copenhagen detective, starts investigating, the ugliness and roller-coaster ride begins. It is a very wild ride.

My only issue is the Danish and English interplay didn't work well - it was a bit clunky at times. It is hard to follow the Alphabet soup of American police agencies, but adding in the Danish ones is very confusing.

I cannot wait for the next book in this series. Normally, I am not into mystery-thrillers, but I have enjoyed every book by this author that I have read. The first book was so fun (read THIS book first). The characters, writing, plot, and setting drew me in. I truly hope that Gabriel gets a LONG series - he deserves it!

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