After a promising start to his police career in Hong Kong, Sergeant Akal Singh has been sent to Fiji as punishment for a professional mistake. There, he is given all the menial and unimportant jobs by a superior who clearly resents his presence. But when an indentured Indian woman goes missing from a sugarcane plantation, Akal is sent to investigate, with orders to find out what has happened and wrap it up quickly. As Akal slowly uncovers the truth, it soon becomes apparent that doing the right thing may mean him sacrificing his career.
I really enjoyed this book, and finished it with the knowledge that I had actually learned something I hadn't known about before. Books that open our eyes to something new are really special, aren't they? I liked the two main characters, Akal and the doctor, Robert Holmes. They seemed to bounce nicely off each other, despite their different backgrounds, and many of my favourite pieces of this book involved their quiet moments together. Completing the group is Taviti, a Fijian police officer who delights in teasing Akal. I understand that these three characters will feature in the next book from the author and I'm really looking forward to reading their further adventures!
All in all, this is a great book! My only complaint is that it felt too short - I could have read more and not been bored. Hence my reason for not giving a full five stars. I hope the next book is longer!