'Bold, addictive and brilliant.' Stylist, best fiction 2021 A Times Sunday Times Best Crime Books of 2021 An Apple Best Books of 2021 A Waterstones Best Crime & Thriller of 2021 'A fascinating glimpse into a world rarely portrayed in fiction.' Guardian, best crime and thrillers 'A once-in-a-generation crime thriller.' A.A.Dhand, author of Streets of Darkness Be twice as good as men and four times as good as white men. Jia Khan has always lived like this. Successful London lawyer Jia Khan is a long way from the Northern streets she knew as a child, where her father, Akbar Khan, led the Pakistani community and ran the local organised crime syndicate. Often his Jirga rule - the old way - was violent and bloody, but it was always justice of a kind. Now, with her father murdered, Jia must return to take his place. Justice needs to be restored, and Jia is about to discover that justice always comes at a cost.
Saima Mir
Saima Mir is a British-Pakistani journalist, writer, and filmmaker known for her insightful commentary on issues related to identity, culture, and social justice. She has written for various publications, including The Guardian, BBC, and Al Jazeera. Mir's work often explores the intersection of race, religion, and gender in contemporary society, shedding light on the experiences of marginalized communities. Her debut novel, "The Khan," is a powerful exploration of family dynamics and cultural heritage, earning her critical acclaim and establishing her as a rising voice in contemporary literature. Mir's unique blend of personal narrative, investigative journalism, and literary storytelling has made her a prominent figure in the literary world, inspiring readers and writers alike to engage with complex issues of identity and representation.
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