Old Delhi gets a deadly twist in Paul Waters’ dazzling new crime novel, Murder in Moonlit Square—a genre-bending mystery set in the heart of Chandni Chowk, where marigolds bloom, secrets fester, and fashion mingles with felony.

When a high-profile guest is found dead inside a meticulously restored haveli-turned-boutique hotel, the lanes of Old Delhi—lined with bridal stores, spice stalls and jalebi carts—are thrown into chaos. But it’s not the police who take charge. It’s Sister Agatha Murphy, a sharp-witted Irish nun and beloved teacher at the Amazing Grace Girls’ College, who steps forward to protect her neighbourhood’s soul—and uncover the truth.

Navigating a landscape of gala fundraisers, rooftop fashion shows, gurudwaras, hockey-playing schoolgirls and tech-repair kiosks, Agatha teams up with suave hotel manager Avtar Mehta to solve a murder that threatens more than just a business. This is crime fiction reimagined—with couture and community at its core.

Waters’ Murder in Moonlit Square isn’t just a whodunit. It’s a love letter to Chandni Chowk’s contradictions: tradition and TikTok, khadi and Gucci, faith and feminist fire. Whether you’re into page-turning plots or paratha trails, this is the book that brings it all together—wrapped in the scent of ghee, mystery, and marigolds.

Early Praise Pours In:

“A pacy, charming thriller that mixes the romance of old Delhi with the energy of the modern megacity it has become.” – Amish Tripathi

“Never cross a nun! Sister Agatha and Avtar bring a fresh twist to cosy crime amidst the glamour and grime of deadly Delhi. I loved it!” – Robert Thorogood

“Rich, layered and multi-faceted… A compelling mystery with unforgettable characters and a wicked sense of humour.” – Awais Khan

About the Author

Paul Waters, award-winning former BBC producer, brings global experience to local storytelling—from reporting 9/11 live to undercover work in Zimbabwe. Now he’s turning his eye to fiction with a sharp sense of place and character. Co-host of the We’d Like A Word podcast and the man who once hosted Pelé for dinner, Waters writes with the warmth of lived experience and the bite of real suspense.