Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detective Aunty | 2025 | Uzma Jalaluddin | Buy |
| 2 | Moonlight Murder | 2026 | Uzma Jalaluddin | Buy |
The Kausar Khan Investigates series marks Uzma Jalaluddin’s move into mystery fiction. Detective Aunty (2025) introduces Kausar Khan, a retired teacher who finds herself investigating crimes in her Toronto neighborhood. The cozy mystery format fits Jalaluddin’s existing strengths: close community dynamics, humor, and Muslim characters whose faith and culture are part of the story rather than a problem to be solved.
Moonlight Murder (2026) continues the series. The books combine the warmth of Jalaluddin’s romance novels with the puzzle-solving structure of mystery fiction.