The Return of Faraz Ali
A Novel
What's it about
What if the past you ran from came back to haunt you? In this gripping historical noir, you’ll follow Faraz Ali, a police inspector forced to return to the red-light district he was taken from as a child to cover up a murder. As you delve into this dark, atmospheric world, you'll uncover a web of family secrets, political corruption, and personal betrayals in 1960s Pakistan. Discover how Faraz confronts the ghosts of his childhood while navigating a dangerous investigation that threatens to expose everything he thought he knew about himself and his powerful family.
Meet the author
Aamina Ahmad is a multi-award-winning author whose debut novel, The Return of Faraz Ali, was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award and won the Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction. Drawing on her background as a playwright and her family's history in Pakistan's police force, Ahmad masterfully explores themes of power, identity, and memory. Her work, shaped by her experiences in Pakistan, England, and the United States, offers a profound and nuanced perspective on the intricate tapestry of South Asian life.
What's it about
What if the past you ran from came back to haunt you? In this gripping historical noir, you’ll follow Faraz Ali, a police inspector forced to return to the red-light district he was taken from as a child to cover up a murder. As you delve into this dark, atmospheric world, you'll uncover a web of family secrets, political corruption, and personal betrayals in 1960s Pakistan. Discover how Faraz confronts the ghosts of his childhood while navigating a dangerous investigation that threatens to expose everything he thought he knew about himself and his powerful family.
Meet the author
Aamina Ahmad is a multi-award-winning author whose debut novel, The Return of Faraz Ali, was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award and won the Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction. Drawing on her background as a playwright and her family's history in Pakistan's police force, Ahmad masterfully explores themes of power, identity, and memory. Her work, shaped by her experiences in Pakistan, England, and the United States, offers a profound and nuanced perspective on the intricate tapestry of South Asian life.
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