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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · 15d

I am so excited to reveal the cover for
TICKETS FOR MURDER!
The cover is designed by the amazing Caroline Garcia. This is book two in the Tariq Twins series, and the sequel to MURDER FOR TWO.
You can preorder it now: https:// bonnierbooks.Ink.to/TicketsforMurderDA

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · 18d

The amazing team at Parrot Street Book Club created the best activity pack for MURÐER FOR TWO. It was in the February Cuckoo box and is available to purchase without a subscription (but be sure to subscribe!). Link in bio to check it out.

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · 25d

I have loads of double-sided bookmarks available to give away that feature the main characters from MURDER FOR TWO.

#Librarians, #indiebookshop owners and #teachers, please get in touch!

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · 25d

Did you know there's a nine hour audiobook of MURDER FOR TWO? Nikki Patel brilliantly narrates each twin's POV. Link in bio.

MURDER FOR TWO is a dual-POV MG murder mystery following estranged & neurodivergent twins reuniting and solving a murder to prove their dad's innocence.

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · Aug 27

28. Murder For Two by @niylafarook.bsky.social
Two very different twins were separated at 6 months old. When united for the summer, they find themselves having to work together to solve a murder. A clever and funny dual POV mystery. #BonnierBooks #PiccadillyPress

Cover of Murder for Two by Caroline Garcia showing twins Ani and Riri with shards showing the other characters in the background.

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Aug 13

It’s the last few days of South Asian Heritage Month and here’s a reminder that MURÐER FOR TWO is available as paperback, ebook and audiobook! Link in bio.

Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · May 1

Happy May! Not only is it my birthday month, but MURDER FOR TWO (ebook) is only 99p on Amazon all month as a Kindle Monthly Deals pick for May!

Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · May 1

Happy May! Not only is it my birthday month, but MURDER FOR TWO (ebook) is only 99p on Amazon all month as a Kindle Monthly Deals pick for May!

Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Apr 11

Thank you, Gallions Primary School!

Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Apr 8

5. Unsworth Academy
6. Royal Greenwich Trust School
7. The Rocketship Bookshop
8. Wonderland Bookshop

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Apr 8

MURDER FOR TWO spotted in some brilliant UK schools, libraries and independent bookshops!
1. Elm Park Library
2 & 3. Llyfrgell Nelson | Nelson Library
4. LLyfrgell Aberbargod | Aberbargoed Library
Cont’d…

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Mar 28

Thank you to The School Librarian for such a great review for MURDER FOR TWO!

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Mar 28

I’ve spent today signing bookplates and gathering double-sided bookmarks to send to indie bookshops and libraries.

If you’re a #librarian or #independentbookshop owner in the UK and would like them, please let me know and I’ll send them for free 😊
#kidlit #mgbook #author

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · Mar 7

February's reads took us from histories to mysteries, from nature to friendships, and much more besides! Take a peek at our recommendations to see the fiction, non-fiction, graphic and picture books we were reading last month!

www.libraries4schools.com/2025/03/07/b...

#BookSky #KidsBooksUK

Monthly Book Recommendations: Feb 2025 | Libraries 4 Schools

Book Recommendations: Feb 2025 | From the cold and the forests, to outer space and fantasy worlds, here's what we read last month!

www.libraries4schools.com

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Mar 28

I’ve spent today signing bookplates and gathering double-sided bookmarks to send to indie bookshops and libraries.

If you’re a #librarian or #independentbookshop owner in the UK and would like them, please let me know and I’ll send them for free 😊
#kidlit #mgbook #author

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Mar 24

I'm thrilled to be part of @wrdmag.bsky.social Ones To Watch alongside some amazing fellow authors!
You can read the Spring issue online for free at @wrdmag.bsky.social’s link in bio.

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Mar 24

Thank you Absolutely Education Magazine for giving
MURDER FOR TWO such a lovely review in your Spring issue
- "Perfect for fans of whodunnits and comic twists."

Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Mar 6

Happy World Book Day! 📚
So delighted that MURDER FOR TWO has been featured on @BBCMorningLive’s segment with the amazing Cordelia at @the_bookfairies!!! 🩵

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Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · Feb 19

We’ve just added two more superb new middle grade novels to our website.

Check out our reviews here:

www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page...

www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page...
@niylafarook.bsky.social

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Feb 15

My wonderful friend and fellow author Becca Rogers spotted MURDER FOR TWO in Waterstones Exeter in such great company!

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Feb 12

Thank you so much @afharrold.com! 🥹 I’m so glad you’re enjoying it!

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A.F. Harrold @afharrold.com · Feb 12

There's been a murder!

Murder for Two, by @niylafarook.bsky.social, from #PiccadillyPress, cover by #CarolineGarcial.

I'm only halfway, no spoilers please! (Dead good so far. Literally.)

Book cover: A Tariq Twins Mystery: Murder for Two, by Niyla Farook. Blue shattered glass backdrop with glimpses of buildings and people. Two 11 year old girls in front, one in stripes with curly hair whispering into the ear of her twin in a green hijab. Looks exciting.

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Feb 11

Thank you so much to Pippa from @theliteracytree for including MURDER FOR TWO in your February round up with such a lovely review!

literacytree.com/blog-and-boo...

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Feb 11

So lovely meeting you all! 😊

gillparr.bsky.social @gillparr.bsky.social · Feb 10

A great visit from @niylafarook.bsky.social and @thethoughtfulshop.bsky.social celebrating the release of #MurderForTwo @appletonacademy.bsky.social years 5,6 and 7.

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Feb 6

Day two of my promotional tour for MURDER FOR TWO is now complete! Three schools today and all so much fun! Superb to meet a lot of aspiring authors and mystery lovers!
As ever, huge thanks to my brilliant publicist @pippapoole, and to the amazing Jane at @anewleafbookshop for kindly hosting.