Irish nun Sister Agatha and Avtar Mehta bond over a sneaky smoke behind his historic Delhi hotel. But after a robbery, dead body, and a disappearing pilgrim, they must outwit the police, secret service and a hidden killer, to save the hotel before Christmas, while keeping their sense of humour.

Paul fell in love with India when he fell in love with his wife, Aneysha, from Delhi. She encouraged him to start writing Irish-Indian cosy crime. Paul also runs crime and south Asian writing festivals to give other authors a platform, and once made Pelé his dinner in New York.

‘Murder in Moonlit Square is one of the cosiest, most charming murder mysteries ever.’ Rupa Gulab in the Deccan Chronicle.

‘Their methods are eccentric but clever and their relationship is a delight.’ Natasha Cooper in the Literary Review.

‘It’s an unusual mystery with an undertow of sadness as the characters struggle to work out what they mean by home.’ Joan Smith in The Sunday Times

‘A warm and witty mystery.’ Amanda Stewart in Henley Life magazine.

‘A cosy mystery with a nostalgic resonance. Murder in Moonlit Square is a multi-layered emotional punch, sometimes shaken but mostly stirred.’ Ambica Gulati in Queen of Treasures magazine.

‘Never cross a nun! This offbeat detecting duo bring a fresh twist to cosy crime amidst the glamour and grime of deadly Delhi. Loved it!’ Robert Thorogood, creator of the Death in Paradise and Marlow Murder Club series.

‘Takes us to the colour and crowds of modern Delhi, in pursuit of a killer. A charming start to a vibrant new mystery series.’ Vaseem Khan, author of the Q and Malabar House series.

‘Rich, layered and multi-faceted. Everything you could hope for in cosy crime: unforgettable characters, a compelling mystery and a wicked sense of humour.’ Awais Khan, author of No Honour and Someone Like Her.

‘We can almost smell the spices and baking tandooris. This is vivid and empathetic storytelling by a writer who knows India well.’ Author and broadcaster Malachi O’Doherty.