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Maha Khan Phillips was born in Karachi, Pakistan. She is the author of Beautiful from This Angle, The Mystery of the Aagnee Ruby, and The Curse of Mohenjodaro. She is a multiple award-winning financial journalist and editor who writes across a number of different journals and magazines. She lives in London with her husband and son and frequently visits Pakistan, where she has a keen interest in exploring archaeological sites.
Praise for The Museum Detective A Paste Magazine Most Anticipated Book of 2025 A CrimeReads Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of 2025 “A must-read.” —The Concord Bridge “Gorgeously evocative and absolutely riveting—as immersive as The Da Vinci Code, and as elegant and revealing as history itself, this unique and suspenseful thriller will keep you turning pages as fast as you can. Clever and smart, with irresistible research and deep characterization—Sue Grafton fans will swoon!—The Museum Detective is entertaining, propulsive, and, like the precious artifacts involved, an absolute treasure. I adore Dr. Gul Delani, and cannot wait for her next adventure.” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of The House Guest “Maha Khan Phillips’s The Museum Detective is an extraordinary and mesmerizing blend of ancient and modern murder mysteries brought to life by the author’s profound knowledge of history and archaeology. Phillips’s intricate detail and expert storytelling lead readers into a thrilling and mysterious world where past and present collide, and truth and life hang in the balance. A fascinating novel.” —Kwei Quartey, Edgar-nominated author of Wife of the Gods “Maha Khan Phillips’s Karachi is a place I didn’t know, of damp alleys and grand homes, overworked cops and underfunded museums. The workaday world of archaeologists was also unfamiliar. But the crimes—corruption, murder, vicious contempt for good people—are universal. Gul Delani is a force to be reckoned with as she refuses to give in and go along. I was so glad to have her as a guide through the world of The Museum Detective.” —SJ Rozan, bestselling author of The Murder of Mr. Ma “What’s not to love? Mummies, murder, gangsters—and a brilliant archaeologist trying to uncover the truth of mysteries, past and present. A thrilling read.” —Kamila Shamsie, author of Home Fire “The Museum Detective is everything you want in a crime novel: twisty, unputdownable, and with a brilliant, lovable heroine who will take up permanent residence in your head.” —Tahmima Anam, author of The Startup Wife “A gripping plot that immerses the reader in worlds that are personal, archaeological, and political, and that had me thundering, breathlessly, to the end.” —Gillian Slovo, author of Ten Days “Another Maha Khan Phillips masterpiece, combining historical intrigue and emotion seamlessly in a rip-roaring yarn that explores the depths of grief, justice, corruption and family. A gripping mystery that keeps you guessing till the end.” —Omar Shahid Hamid, author of The Prisoner “Inspired by true events, this series opener from Phillips (The Curse of Mohenjodaro) contains chilling, heart-pounding twists . . . There is a delicate balance between Gul’s professional investigation and her personal crisis regarding her family, all while being aided by a stalwart crew of friends and colleagues.” —Library Journal, Starred Review “Phillips’s pacing is brisk, and she peppers the action with plenty of well-timed plot twists. Readers will hope to hear more from Gul soon.” —Publishers Weekly Praise for Maha Khan Phillips “Here is some competition for Dan Brown in how to turn patchwork history into a page-turner . . . A delightful read.” —The Times of India “With hints of James Bond, Lara Croft, Indiana Jones and yes, it must be said, the Dan Brown novels, it is hardly surprising that there isn’t a dull moment in this frantically-paced historical thriller.” —Newsline Magazine
