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Urdu Mystery

Locked rooms, cold cases and detectives who won't let go. These page-turners from Pakistani crime writers are built to be finished at 3 a.m. Dare to pick one up.

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Cover of وائس آف ڈیتھ (عمران سیریز) - Voice of death (Imran Series)وائس آف ڈیتھ (عمران سیریز) - Voice of death (Imran Series)Irfan Mehmud
Voice of Death is an Urdu spy novel by Irfan Mehmud and a thrilling addition to the iconic Imra…

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Urdu Mystery books — common questions

Which Urdu Mystery book should I read first?
The most-read titles on this shelf are وائس آف ڈیتھ (عمران سیریز) - Voice of death (Imran Series) and Aik thi Zoya / ایک تھی زویا — a fair place to start if you are new to Urdu mystery.
Are these Mystery books written in Urdu?
Yes — all 2 books on this shelf are Urdu mystery, by Pakistani authors. There are also 22 in English if you would rather read those.
Are Urdu Mystery books available as e-books?
1 title is available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the Urdu mystery e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.
How much do Urdu Mystery books cost?
Print editions run from Rs 150 to Rs 150, averaging about Rs 150. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What are some memorable lines from Urdu Mystery books?
“کچھ پڑھ جاتی تو اس کی ماں کو بھی سکھ نصیب ہوتا لیکن کوئی درندہ کسی کو چیرنے پھاڑنے سے پہلے پوچھتا تھوڑی ہے کہ تم لواحقین میں کسے چھوڑے جا رہے ہو؟ ا…” — Aik thi Zoya / ایک تھی زویا
“'اگر میری بچیوں کے ساتھ بھی ایسا ہو گیا تو کیا ہو گا؟ کیا میں ان کی حفاظت کر پاؤں گی؟ کیا میں ان کو تحفظ دے سکوں گی؟' اس کے ذہن میں ہر وقت خوف کےسا…” — Aik thi Zoya / ایک تھی زویا
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How many Urdu Mystery books are on Daastan?
2 published Urdu mystery titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.

A small shelf, for now

1 book in Mystery so far — we publish new titles every week. In the meantime, these shelves have more to browse: