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Detective Aunty: A Novel

Uzma Jalaluddin
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Detective Aunty: A Novel

Uzma Jalaluddin
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Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 12 reviews.

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Murder mystery with a healthy dose of family drama

"3. 5 STARS - Detective Aunty, the latest book by Canadian author Uzma Jalaluddin, is a blend of mystery and an exploration of complicated family dynamics and the impact of grief. Kausar Khan is widow in her mid-50's who has a penchant for inserting herself into mysteries. When her daughter calls asking for help after being accused of murder, Kausar leaves the safety of her new life in North Bay and returns to her old neighbourhood in Scarborough to find the real murderer. The balance between the mystery and exploring strained family relationships and grief was equally balanced in this book. The personal relationships added to the story, but I would have preferred more focus on the mystery. I loved the sweet and delightfully flirty potential romance, the bits of humour and thought the highlights of Muslim culture and the expectations put upon women added an interesting dynamic and would give book clubs great conversation fodder. While touted as a 'cozy' mystery, I think of it more of a contemporary mystery that also has a strong focus on Kausar's journey of self-discovery as she works through grief and figures out what she wants the next chapter of her life to look like and who she wants in it. My only beefs are that the mystery felt too convoluted and it irked this 50-something reader that Kausar, who is in her mid-50's, was treated as if she was well into her dotage by other characters. Overall, this was an entertaining, slower paced mystery with culture, family dysfunction, bits of humour filled with a few red herrings and a satisfying ending. I love that this book had a Canadian setting as it explores how people in their 50's and beyond should excitedly embrace new chapters of their lives."

— Baking B. (4/5)

Detective Aunty

"Enjoyed this novel and am waiting to read the next by this author"

— Nonna (5/5)

loss, friendship + a not-too-cosy murder mystery

"I was expecting far more hilarity and humour for some reason, but it just wasn’t that kind of novel, and I wasn’t in the least bit disappointed. Quite the opposite, indeed. This is a touching novel of family, loss, friendship—and the ridiculous fuss others make over ageing—wrapped around a not-too-cosy murder mystery. The plot is set against the backdrop of a multiethnic community in Toronto and all the inter-faith, inter-ethnic, and cross-linguistic realities of living a full cultural life in that environment. And Jalaluddin brings it palatably to all of our livened senses through her easy-to-read storytelling. Jalaluddin is a new favourite for me after reading this. . . waiting for the next mystery Kausar uncovers."

— ShannonKC (4/5)

Detective Aunty

"I really enjoyed this novel. The story line was really engaging and entertaining."

— Meredith T. (4/5)

Detective Aunty Is a Good Read

"An interesting mystery novel that explores the experiences of a South Asian family in Scarborough. The characters are well formed and the plot is believable. I can see a series of Detective Aunty books in the future."

— MD36 (4/5)

Detective Aunty

"I loved this book! A Canadian author and a cozy mystery set in Canada how can one lose!"

— Pat K. (5/5)

Definitely recommend, looking forward to the sequel

"Really light and enjoyable reading while also not being afraid to bring up heavy topics when relevant. Jalaluddin mentions racism, sexism, the difficulty of finding a place in a new country, and finding your purpose later in life. No spoilers, but the resolution of who committed the crime surprised me. Kausar's community is so vibrant, and all the characters were really well developed. The writing was fairly repetitive but that did add to how light it was, I finished it in about 15 hours."

— Meagan B. (4/5)

Life Twists and Turns

"I was captivated by Kausar and Sana's predicament and plea for help in the first few pages. All of the characters in the story were captivating and their motives elusive. Kausar's ability to pursue a variety of avenues with q;uestions and observations were intriguing. Her ability to know what to say when underscores her incredible intelligence and interest in detective novels. I enjoyed every bit of the story and the succint and direct writing. It kept me wanting to read it as quickly as i could to to learn the outccome. The twists and turns made it provocative. At the end, Kausar encourages us to think of our own possibilities in life and how hardship can make us go forward if we let it."

— Beverly W. (5/5)

Delightful big city cozy mystery

"I really enjoyed this cozy from Uzma Jalaluddin. It's set in an interesting mixed-ethnic suburb and features I recently widowed mother who comes out of retirement in a small Northern city and goes back to the big city when her daughter, a married mother of two is accused of murder. Kausar has some talents that she hasn't been able to use most of the time in her stay-at-home mom life -- she's extremely observant and very logical. She snoops, she finds out useful and heartbreaking facts, and drinks a really amazing quantity of chai. Looking forward to the sequel."

— Linda (5/5)

Great start to this new 🇨🇦 cozy mystery series

"This is a really good start to a new cozy mystery series by Canadian author Uzma Jalaluddin. Set largely in Toronto, I love that the main character is a middle-aged Canadian Muslim woman (Kausar) who has recently been widowed. Kausar is so likeable even if she likes to ask a lot of questions! But it is that skill that she is determined to use when she rushes to the aid of her daughter when she is accused of murder. The story is about Kausar’s amateur sleuthing efforts to solve the murder but it is also about community, family, second chances, grief, and female friendships. I also found it very interesting to learn about Muslim culture. The author has an easy to read writing style and the story flows very smoothly, all the way to a satisfying ending, which hints at the next in the series. I highly recommend this lovely cozy mystery series! Thanks to the publisher for this complimentary copy. All opinions are my own."

— Stephanielikesbooks (5/5)

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  • Date de publication : May 06, 2025
  • Langue : anglais
  • Nombre de pages : 336
  • Éditeur : HarperCollins Canada
  • ISBN : 9781443472845
  • Dimensions : 6.0" W x 0.84" L x 9.0" H

“Uzma Jalaluddin’s Detective Aunty delivers mystery and misdirection in spades, while also digging deeper into how tragedy can tear friends and families apart. With suspects galore, a Canadian 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.”  - Hannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of Only One Survives

“Detective Aunty might 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 back stories. A wise and delightful start to the series, I can’t wait for Kausar’s next adventure.” - Janie Chang, co-author of The Phoenix Crown

“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.” - Katie Tallo, author of Buried Road

“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.”  - Kate Hilton, co-author of Bury the Lead

“Detective Aunty is a charmer from beginning to end. Uzma Jalaluddin gives a generous nod to the golden age of mysteries, with an observant widow, Kausaur Khan, standing in for Miss Marple, and an east Toronto shopping mall destined for redevelopment in place of an English village. Kausaur’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.”  - Ausma Zehanat Khan, author of Blood Betrayal

"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, Uzma Jalaluddin has once more hit it out of the park. I can't wait for the next Kausar Khan mystery!" - New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh

"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. . . .This is a terrific beginning for what I hope is a series." - Globe and Mail (Toronto)

“Jalaluddin, who has crossed into crime fiction from the romantic comedy genre, doesn’t skimp on plotting – the whodunit twist caught me pleasingly flat-footed – but shines most with character and community, showing the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the variability of longtime friendships. Detective Aunty is the first in a new series and I would certainly welcome more installments.” - New York Times Book Review

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