*The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida* is a novel by **Shehan Karunatilaka**, published in 2022.

The book is a Sri Lankan literary fiction that blends elements of fantasy and historical drama. It follows the story of Maali Almeida, a war photographer who, after his death, finds himself in the afterlife and is given seven moons to uncover the truth about his murder and the political turmoil surrounding him. The novel explores themes of life, death, and the impact of conflict, offering a richly imaginative narrative that weaves together personal and political dimensions.