Murder for Two (A Tariq Twins Mystery)

Full of twists, turns and non-parochial perspectives [...] the stakes only get higher in this whodunnit full of matter-of-fact diversity, Greek food and surprisingly laissez-faire local police. -- Kitty Empire * Observer, Children’s Book of the Month *
Fresh, funny and exciting, with a skillfully woven mystery, and wonderful characters who leap off the page. Ani and Riri make the perfect supersleuth duo! * Sophie Anderson, author of THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGS *
A lively, entertaining, sleuthing adventure with a multicultural cast of characters and focussing on family relationships. * BookTrust *
A thrilling murder mystery brimming with humour and heart, I could not turn the pages fast enough! Riri and Ani are the perfect twin-tastic characters to bring this story to life. With all the clever twists and turns in the plot, I dare you to solve the mystery before they do! * Rachel Greenlaw, author of COMPASS AND BLADE *
Move over Nancy Drew, there are new supersleuths in town. Farook expertly blends family drama with crime drama to create a story that's as charming as it is thrilling. I loved every minute of it. * Zeena Gosrani, author of THIS DARK HEART *
Farook's murder mystery has a fabulously feisty heroine and a uniquely authentic voice, which marks this debut author as a talent to watch. * The Bookseller Children's Previews *
With nods to Agatha Christie, Murder for Two offers crime, humour and inclusivity so this is a whodunnit you can't miss! * Check 'Em Out Books *
Packed full of red herrings, this is a mystery that will keep its audience guessing as to who the murderer is right until the end. * Mrs Sydney’s Famous World’s Smallest Library *
An engaging narrative and a distinctive voice. It's ideal for more advanced KS2 readers and KS3 mystery fans -- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List *
Budding sleuths will adore Niyla Farook's fresh, funny middle-grade murder mystery of warring twins Ani and Riri investigating the death of a local café owner. Ani is already a super sleuth, Riri not so much, but the girls put differences aside and learn each other's strengths when their father becomes a suspect. Farook skilfully weaves the mystery into a narrative of family estrangement and reunion, leading to a heartwarming conclusion. * Gita Ralleigh, author of THE VOYAGE OF SAM SINGH *