DETECTIVE AUNTY

Deepti Gupti infuses a lyrical cadence into the dialogue of this touching cozy mystery. Kausar has always had strong intuition, along with the ability to read people. Over time, she's hidden these skills for fear of others finding them intrusive. Now, her strengths are vital as she seeks to clear her daughter's name after she's been accused of murder. Having spent much of her life defined by her role as a wife and mother, recently widowed Kausar finds a renewed purpose in her daughter's time of need. Gupti skillfully shifts between Indian and Canadian accents, and her nuanced delivery reflects Kausar's emotional intelligence. From the authoritative tones of the police to the snappish tones of suspects and Kausar's light intonation, Gupti's performance portrays many emotions. A.L.C. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2025]