'Hungry Ghosts is an astonishing novel - linguistically gorgeous, narratively propulsive and psychologically profound'BERNARDINE EVARISTO`Deeply impressive . . . Energy and inventiveness distinguish every page-HILARY MANTEL`Beautiful, biblical, vast in scope and power . . . Hosein is a new, enormous giant of fiction-DAISY JOHNSONThe music was still playing when Dalton Changoor vanished into thin air . . . On a hill overlooking Bell Village sits the Changoor farm, where Dalton and Marlee Changoor live in luxury unrecognisable to those who reside in the farm-s shadow. Down below is the barrack, a ramshackle building of wood and tin, divided into rooms occupied by whole families. Among these families are the Saroops - Hans, Shweta, and their son, Krishna, who live hard lives of backbreaking work, grinding poverty and devotion to faith. When Dalton Changoor goes missing and Marlee-s safety is comprom