{"product_id":"moonlight-murder-a-detective-aunty-novel-isbn-9780063434967","title":"Moonlight Murder: A Detective Aunty Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKausar Khan returns to dispense more vigil-\u003ci\u003eaunty \u003c\/i\u003ejustice in the second installment of the critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eDetective Aunty \u003c\/i\u003eseries—and this time, the crime Kausar is investigating is dredging up memories she buried long ago . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Kausar Khan moved back to Toronto to be closer to her family, she didn't expect to have another murder investigation on her hands so soon—or really \u003ci\u003eever\u003c\/i\u003e. But when a young man named Qasim is found dead in their Golden Crescent neighborhood, and when she learns he was close to her granddaughter, Maleeha, what’s a grandmother to do but try and solve the case?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd it’s not just her heartbroken granddaughter spurring Kausar to find answers; it’s also how the circumstances of Qasim’s death remind her of her own teenage son, Ali, and his mysterious death nearly twenty years before. Kausar knows firsthand what a difference closure can make to a grieving parent—and the more she seeks to find that for Qasim's parents, the more she begins to realize that perhaps it's time she finds closure for herself as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Kausar digs into both Qasim’s and Ali’s cases and her “aunty” skills continue to bring more information to light, she can’t help but wonder if the similarities between the two cases are more than just mere coincidence. But how could two deaths, twenty years apart, possibly be related?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetective Aunty is determined to find out.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Jalaluddin returns with the second stellar addition to her Detective Aunty series, gifting readers with another meticulously plotted cozy that also thoughtfully explores the ties that bind us together.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jalaluddin, who has crossed into crime fiction from the romantic comedy genre, doesn't skimp on plotting--the whodunnit twist caught me pleasingly flat-footed--but shines most with character and community, showing complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the variability of longtime friendships. \u003ci\u003eDetective Aunty \u003c\/i\u003eis the first in a new series and I certainly welcome more installments.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review on Detective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jalaluddin's first mystery is beyond satisfying, from Sherlock-style deductive reasoning to Christie-esque dinner parties, but infused with the flavors of samosa, biryani, and raita. Most tantalizing of all is Kausar herself, a proud South Asian Muslim woman defining her second act, a woman unafraid of turning her observational skills on herself, revealing deep pain and the personal flaws that stem from it. Put on a fresh pot of chai, because Kausar Aunty is just getting started. Who could resist 'Jack Reacher in a dupatta'?\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on Detective Aunty, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jalaluddin deftly pivots from writing romance novels to launching a mystery series...This cleverly crafted tale gracefully tips its literary cap to Golden Age mysteries while at the same time entering a relevant and intriguing twenty-first-century plot into the genre equation. Featuring a superbly nuanced protagonist--an aunty and grandmother who cares as much about her community as Agatha Christie's Jane Marple cared about St. Mary Mead--Jalaluddin's first Kausar Khan novel is a triumph.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist on Detective Aunty, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jalaluddin has created a complex character who must come to terms with her past as well as her future while dealing with outmoded ideas and behavior aimed at women of a certain age, and supporting characters add humor to the plot. Recommended for fans of Sujata Massey's Perveen Mistry books and Robert Thorogood's 'Marlow Murder Club' series.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal on Detective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I love a good, cozy mystery, one with lots of charm and a solid central character, and \u003ci\u003eDetective Aunty \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect spring read. With intelligence, the wisdom of age and the nosiness everyone permits in an ‘Aunty,’ Kausar uncovers plots and secrets that no one, even she, could predict. This is a terrific beginning for what I hope is a series.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Globe and Mail on Detective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"For fans of cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, and family relationships!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBook Riot on Detective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Uzma Jalaluddin’s mystery debut, \u003ci\u003eDetective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e, is a winner. [The novel is] a particularly special and page-turning read. I’ve never read a protagonist quite like Kausar Khan before.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Michigan Daily on Detective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[\u003ci\u003eDetective Aunty \u003c\/i\u003eis] a delightful cozy mystery with humor, heart, and a loveable amateur sleuth who proves that age is just a number.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnokhi Life on Detective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I adored this--it weaves together that perfect mix of mystery, community heart, and secrets, all with wit and warmth. Uzma Jalaluddin puts her finger on the pulse of tricky mother-daughter relationships, gently prods cultural norms, and keeps you guessing as to whodunnit all in an expertly paced style. I can’t wait to see what Kausar Khan gets up to next!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKristen Perrin, nationally bestselling author of How to Solve Your Own Murder, on Detective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A read as cozy and delicious as a cup of chai, Kausar Khan proves aunties get stuff done. I already loved Jalaluddin's romances and now I've found a new favorite cozy mystery series as well!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMia P. Manansala, author of the best-selling Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mystery series, on Detective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I loved \u003ci\u003eDetective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e! From the complex main character who is rediscovering herself in her ‘second act’ of life, to the deliciously layered mystery interwoven with deep cultural nuances, Uzma Jalaluddin has once more hit it out of the park. I can’t wait for the next Kausar Khan mystery!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNalini Singh, New York Times Bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series, on Detective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Uzma Jalaluddin’s \u003ci\u003eDetective Aunty \u003c\/i\u003edelivers mystery and misdirection in spades, while also digging deeper into how tragedy can tear friends and families apart. With suspects galore, a big city\/small community setting, tons of culture, and an amateur sleuth you’ll want to hug and cheer on in equal measure, this novel is a cozy mystery lover’s delight.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of Only One Survives, on Detective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jalaluddin’s charming cozy mystery is as much about solving a murder as it is an homage to family, community, and the desire for a second chance in life, all served up with delightful flare and a side of chai.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKatie Tallo, author of Buried Road, on Detective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eDetective Aunty \u003c\/i\u003emight be a cozy mystery, but it’s coziness with edginess, as its heroine might say. Kausar Khan’s investigation into a murder where her own daughter is the chief suspect reveals fractures in the community and even worse, in her family. Uzma Jalaluddin’s story is richly layered, folding in social issues while delving deep into family woes and a journey of self-discovery. Her characters are so deftly created that even the minor ones insinuate complex backstories. A wise and delightful start to the series, I can’t wait for Kausar’s next adventure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJanie Chang, bestselling co-author of The Phoenix Crown, on Detective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Uzma Jalaluddin is a fantastic new voice in crime fiction! Kausar Khan’s dazzling detection skills and evolved empathy make for a deeply compelling crime-solver. This book has family, community, humor, and heart, and they all revolve around a delightfully duplicitous murder that will keep you turning pages to the end. \u003ci\u003eDetective Aunty \u003c\/i\u003eis here to stay!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAusma Zehanat Khan, award-winning author of Blood Betrayal, on Detective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eDetective Aunty \u003c\/i\u003eis a charmer from beginning to end. Uzma Jalaluddin gives a generous nod to the golden age of mysteries with an observant widow, Kausar Khan, standing in for Miss Marple, and an east Toronto shopping mall destined for redevelopment in place of an English village. Kausar’s polite but relentless quest for justice—and her daughter’s freedom—is note-perfect. Sure to delight any fan of Nita Prose or Alexander McCall Smith.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKate Hilton, bestselling co-author of Bury the Lead, on Detective Aunty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588024479973,"sku":"NP9780063434967","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063434967.jpg?v=1773960677","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/moonlight-murder-a-detective-aunty-novel-isbn-9780063434967","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}