Ausma Zehanat Khan crea narrativas cautivadoras que profundizan en las complejidades de la migración, la identidad y el espíritu humano perdurable, inspirándose en la historia multigeneracional de su propia familia. Su formación en derecho internacional de los derechos humanos informa profundamente su exploración de la justicia, el trauma histórico y la resiliencia, aportando un rigor intelectual a su narrativa. Khan combina magistralmente tramas intrincadas con profundas exploraciones temáticas, creando obras que invitan a la reflexión y son emocionalmente resonantes. Los lectores se sienten atraídos por su voz distintiva, que navega por intrincados paisajes morales con matices y elegancia.
The book highlights the cultural significance of iftar parties during Ramadan, emphasizing the communal aspect of breaking the fast at sunset. It explores the diverse culinary traditions and practices of Muslims worldwide, showcasing how food, fasting, and prayer come together to create a rich tapestry of celebration during this holy month.
The fourth and final instalment in Ausma Zehanat Khan's powerful epic fantasy quartet: a series that lies somewhere between N. K. Jemisin and George R.R. Martin, in which a powerful band of women must use all the powers at their disposal to defeat a dark and oppressive, patriarchal regime
Third instalment in Ausma Zehanat Khan's powerful epic fantasy quartet: a series that lies somewhere between N. K. Jemisin and George R.R. Martin, in which a powerful band of women must use all the powers at their disposal to defeat a dark and oppressive, patriarchal regime
In the aftermath of a mass shooting in a mosque, small town tensions run high. Clashes between the Muslim community and a local faction of radical white nationalists are escalating, but who would have motive and opportunity to commit such a devastating act of violence? Detectives Esa Khattak and Rachel Getty from Canada's Community Policing Unit are assigned to this high profile case and tasked to ensure the extremely volatile situation doesn't worsen. But when leaked CCTV footage exposes a shocking piece of evidence, both sides of the divide are enraged. As Khattak and Getty work through a mounting list of suspects, they realise there's far more going on in this small town than anyone first thought...
Book two of Ausma Zehanat Khan's powerful, unforgettable new series, The Khorasan Archives.
A complex and timely mystery, Blood Betrayal is the stunning follow up to Blackwater Falls, proving once again that Ausma Zehanat Khan is a writer at the peak of her powers.
A local terrorist cell is planning an attack on New Year's Day. For months, Mohsin Dar has been undercover, feeding information back to Canada's national security team. Now he's dead. Detective Esa Khattak, compromised by his friendship with the murdered agent, sends his partner Rachel Getty into the unsuspecting cell. As Rachel delves deeper into the unfamiliar world of Islam and the group's circle of trust, she discovers Mohsin's murder may not be politically motivated after all. Now she's the only one who can stop the most devastating attack the country has ever faced.
Detective Rachel Getty trusts her boss, Esa Khattak, implicitly. But she's still uneasy at Khattak's secrecy when he asks her to look into Christopher Drayton's death. His fall from a cliff doesn't seem to warrant a police investigation. But when she learns that Drayton may actually have been a war criminal with ties to the Srebrenica massacre, Rachel understands why Khattak is tip-toeing around the case. As Rachel and Khattak dig deeper into the life and death of Drayton, every question seems to lead only to more questions, with no easy answers.
Esa Khattak's supposed break from work in Iran is cut short when he's approached by a Canadian government agent in Iran, asking him to look into the death of renowned Canadian-Iranian filmmaker Zahra Sobhani. Khattak quickly finds himself embroiled in Iran's tumultuous politics and under surveillance by the regime, but when the trail leads back to Zahra's family in Canada, Khattak calls on his partner, Detective Rachel Getty, for help. Rachel uncovers a conspiracy linked to the Shah of Iran and the decades-old murders of a group of Iran's most famous dissidents.
From critically acclaimed author Ausma Zehanat Khan, Blackwater Falls is the first in a timely and powerful new crime series, introducing Detective Inaya Rahman.