
Murder for Two (A Tariq Twins Mystery) by Niyla Farook
WINNER OF THE LEEDS BOOK AWARDS 2026 - BEST MIDDLE GRADE FICTION! SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2025. FEATURED IN THE OBSERVER BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS ROUNDUP 2025 (12th January 2025) Separated when they were 6 months old, twins Ani and Riri couldn't be more different.
Fresh, funny and exciting, with a skillfully woven mystery, and wonderful characters who leap off the pageAni and Riri make the perfect supersleuth duo! * Sophie Anderson, author of THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGS *
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 *
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 *
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 *
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 *
Niyla Farook is a writer from West Yorkshire, where she still lives. When she's not writing, she's either working in a pharmacy (just like Agatha Christie!) or winning every murder mystery game she can (which isn't a lot!). As a woman of color, Niyla is passionate about portraying authentic diversity in her books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781800789371 |
| ISBN 10 | 1800789378 |
| Title | Murder for Two (A Tariq Twins Mystery) |
| Author | Niyla Farook |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Templar Publishing |
| Year published | 2025-01-16 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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