The Moonlight Detective

When a disgraced journalist is accused of murdering a Manhattan socialite, cab driver Siriwathi Perera is drawn into the shadows of the city to uncover the truth in this twisty new mystery by Yosha Gunasekera.

Working as both a cab driver and a part-time investigator, Siri encounters the best and worst of what New York City has to offer while dodging traffic and digging into her clients’ cases. It has made her mostly unflappable—until she dives into her newest case that she and public defender Amaya Fernando are working together. Her client, Lucy Chapman, a once-promising writer, has been accused of stalking Addison Larsen, a Manhattan socialite. What at first seems like a run-of-the mill case turns deadly when Lucy becomes the prime suspect in Addison’s murder.

With just days until Lucy’s indictment, Siri and Amaya race to chase leads. As they dig deeper into not only Addison’s messy past, but also the city’s, they’re pulled into the hidden world beneath Manhattan, uncovering forgotten tunnels, abandoned subway stations, and buried secrets that stretch back hundreds of years.

As they hunt for answers, Siri finds herself questioning who she can trust, what justice really means, and whether she’s ready to stop running from the life she’d always thought was out of reach.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs