Detective Aunty

A Novel

De: Uzma Jalaluddin

Narrado por: Deepti Gupta

“I’ll read anything Uzma Jalaluddin writes.”—New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn

“I am such a fan.”—New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry

When her grown daughter is suspected of murder, a charming and tenacious widow digs into the case to unmask the real killer in this twisty, binge-worthy whodunnit—the first book in a cozy new detective series from the acclaimed author of Ayesha at Last.

After her husband’s unexpected death eighteen months ago, Kausar Khan never thought she’d receive another phone call as heartbreaking—until her thirty-something daughter, Sana, phones to say that she's been arrested for killing the unpopular landlord of her clothing boutique. Determined to help her child, Kausar heads to Toronto for the first time in nearly twenty years.

Returning to the Golden Crescent suburb where she raised her children and where her daughter still lives, Kausar finds that the thriving neighborhood she remembered has changed. The murder of Sana’s landlord is only the latest in a wave of local crimes which have gone unsolved.

And the facts of the case are troubling: Sana found the man dead in her shop at a suspiciously early hour, with a dagger from her windowfront display plunged in his chest. And Kausar—a woman with a keen sense of observation and deep wisdom honed by her years—senses there’s more to the story than her daughter is telling.

With the help of some old friends and her plucky teenage granddaughter, Kausar digs into the investigation to uncover the truth. Because who better to pry answers from unwilling suspects than a meddlesome aunty? But even Kausar can’t predict the secrets, lies, and betrayals she finds along the way…

©2025 Uzma Jalaluddin (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers

Very very good!

for anyone looking for a new murder mystery, this book is for you! The narrator is superb!

Amazing!

I love cozy mysteries, and this one sounded good so I got it. It’s not just good, it’s great! The story was engaging and I kept guessing the entire time, but the author got me in the end. The narrator was also a delight to listen to. I’m looking forward to the next book.

Pleasurable Read!

There are so many things that made this am outstanding audiobook, The characters, the plot, the pacing and the attention to detail. I loved learning about Toronto and this main character is amazing!

Loved it!

This was the best mystery I’ve listened to in a long time, and I listen to a lot! Much more complex characters than usual. The narrator was perfect and fabulous. Can’t wait for the sequel!

This was wonderful and refreshing!

Absolutely loved it! I’m really looking forward to listening to her other books. This was cozy and engaging

Slow start but ended nicely

This book took a minute to grab me, but once it started cooking it was a good listen. I really enjoy the main character and her best friend’s relationship.

Fresh, Diverse Take on the Cozy Mystery”

I loved the diverse, multicultural cast and found the world very believable. The narrator’s soothing voice and credible accents added to the experience. Unfortunately, the story moved so slowly that by the time things finally happened in the last hour, I was more bored than satisfied.

Cozy sweet and lovely

No spoilers but I hope this becomes a long series!! Love Detective Aunty and all of her friends.

Excellent

Well written and read! Easy to follow with several entertaining plot twist! Highly recommended for good light hearted reading! A good mystery!

A Lot of Characters

It was difficult to keep track of so many characters in an audiobook. Might have been easier in a written book.