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"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. Detective Aunty is the first in a new series and I certainly welcome more installments." -- New York Times Book Review "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''?" -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "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." -- Booklist , starred review "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." -- Library Journal "I love a good, cozy mystery, one with lots of charm and a solid central character, and Detective Aunty is 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." -- The Globe and Mail "For fans of cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, and family relationships!" -- Book Riot "Uzma Jalaluddin''s mystery debut, Detective Aunty , is a winner. [The novel is] a particularly special and page-turning read. I''ve never read a protagonist quite like Kausar Khan before." -- The Michigan Daily "[ Detective Aunty is] a delightful cozy mystery with humor, heart, and a loveable amateur sleuth who proves that age is just a number." -- Anokhi Life "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!" -- Kristen Perrin, nationally bestselling author of How to Solve Your Own Murder "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!" -- Mia P. Manansala, author of the best-selling Tita Rosie''s Kitchen Mystery series "I loved Detective Aunty ! 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, U...
