 First edition | |
| Author | Kiran Manral |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime, thriller, mystery |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
Publication date | 2020 |
| Pages | 252 |
The Kitty Party Murder is a book written by Kiran Manral. It was published in 2020 by HarperCollins. [1]
The New Indian Express wrote in a review "Nearly every sentence is packed with jokes and ideas that demand you savour each line for a truly rewarding read." [2]
The Week wrote in a review "It’s a wildly funny, extravagantly inventive, no-punches-pulled, no-expenses-spared tale of a kitty party veteran, viz., Kannan Mehra (Kay, for short) who takes to moonlighting as a private detective for a bit of extra income, and a loads of extra excitement." [3]
The Times of India wrote in a review "Manral delivers her social commentary wound around the murder mystery, bowling readers with her unfazed witticism and flamboyant selection of words." [4]
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