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The Language of Secrets

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The Language of Secrets by Ausma Zehanat Khan is a gripping crime thriller set in a remote Canadian village. The story follows Detective Esa Khattak and his partner Rachel Getty as they investigate a terrorist cell entrenched in the local community. The narrative delves into themes of cultural identity and betrayal, providing readers with a nuanced exploration of loyalty and justice.
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If you enjoy crime thrillers infused with cultural depth and intricate personal dynamics, you might find this book captivating. It delves into the tension between loyalty and justice in a story that explores complex themes involving religion and identity. The narrative offers a compelling mix of mystery and emotional engagement, making it an enticing read for fans of thought-provoking thrillers.

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The Language of Secrets

An undercover informant has been murdered...but whose side was he on?

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AN UNDERCOVER INFORMANT HAS BEEN MURDERED... BUT WHOSE SIDE WAS HE ON?

Toronto: 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.

The Language of Secrets by Ausma Zehanat Khan offers a gripping tale of betrayal, trust, and the complex nature of human motives.

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The Language of Secrets by Ausma Zehanat Khan has received praise for its thought-provoking and intelligent plot. The Financial Times highlighted its examination of Western society's response to fundamentalist Islam and terrorism. The Literary Shed commended the book's action, writing quality, and relevant plot, while Nudge Books described it as a nuanced and intelligent thriller. Jon Wise from Sunday Sport noted it as a well-plotted political and criminal thriller.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857301444

Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 July 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: No Exit Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Ausma Zehanat Khan holds a Ph.D. in International Human Rights Law with a specialisation in military intervention and war crimes in the Balkans. She has practised immigration law and taught human rights law at Northwestern University and York University. Formerly, she served as Editor in Chief of Muslim Girl magazine, the first magazine to reflect the lives of young Muslim women. Her debut novel, The Unquiet Dead, won the Barry Award, the Arthur Ellis Award and the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for Best First Novel. She is a longtime community activist and writer. Born in Britain, Ausma lived in Canada for many years before recently becoming an American citizen. She lives in Colorado with her husband.

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