Moonlight Murder, Uzma Jalaluddin
Moonlight Murder, Uzma Jalaluddin
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Moonlight Murder
A Detective Aunty Novel

Author: Uzma Jalaluddin

Series: Detective Aunty Investigates #2

Narrator: Deepti Gupta

Unabridged: 11 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/05/2026


Synopsis

A Kirkus Reviews Earphones Award WinnerKausar Khan returns to dispense more vigil-aunty justice in the second installment of the critically acclaimed Detective Aunty series—and this time, the crime Kausar is investigating is dredging up memories she buried long ago . . .When 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 ever. 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?And 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.As 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?Detective Aunty is determined to find out.

About Uzma Jalaluddin

Uzma Jalaluddin is a critically acclaimed and bestselling novelist, playwright, and teacher. She writes nuanced and entertaining stories about Muslims, South Asians, and Canadians and is the author of Much Ado About Nada, Three Holidays and a Wedding, Hana Khan Carries On, and Ayesha at Last. as well as her first play, The Rishta. Her novels have been optioned for film and television, including by Amazon Studios and Mindy Kaling. A high school English teacher, Jalaluddin is also a former contributor to the Toronto Star and the Atlantic. She lives near Toronto with her family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by tahaslibrary on April 02, 2026

always a fun time with an uzma jalaluddin novel! we meet kausar khan as she's settling into a new phase of life as 'detective aunty'. she's tasked by her granddaughter to solve the murder of her classmate. this time it's not directly connected to any of her living family members, but to the son that......more

Goodreads review by Cassie on February 15, 2026

I don’t know if I just wasn’t in the right mood when reading the first Detective Aunty book, or if this one is just that much better, but I enjoyed this sequel so much more. I loved how Kausar grows in this one, in so many ways. I thought it was so poignant for her to have to confront her son’s murd......more

Goodreads review by Kailee on March 08, 2026

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers for this ARC of Moonlight Murder by Uzma Jalaluddin. This is a compelling sequel that stands alone, making it accessible for both returning readers and newcomers. Filled with suspense and intrigue, the storyline weaves through themes of justice and......more

Goodreads review by Samantha on April 22, 2026

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the early copy of this book. I am really loving the Detective Aunty series and this installment is even better than the first one. The main character is very kind and caring, but is also so uniquely observant and surprisingly formidable. While I did figure o......more

Goodreads review by Stephanielikesbooks on March 30, 2026

After having read and enjoyed the first in the Canadian Detective Aunty cozy mystery series, I knew I had to read the second installment. This second one is a great follow-up and although it can be read as a standalone, the series is so good that I recommend reading both books. It was great to once a......more