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Circle of Destiny
A story of love and betrayal, friendship and deception, death and destruction spanning regions and moving across multiple geographical locations. Sweeping account of a nation traumatized by suicide bombings, terrorism, and militancy. Entire generation entrapped in the confusion of ideological quagmire ignited by political instability and fueled by the power of mass media.
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My stories are reflections of trauma and turmoil endured by succesiive generations during the periods of repression and fear. The cultural degradation, the arrival of radical birgades along with squeezing of cultural landscape are the themes around which my characters are build. These characters represent us and our lost dreams, our ambitions and our collective resilience. The tales of ordinary people striving for the lost happiness, the lost utopia.
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Shadow of the Night
A tale of agony and ecstasy, love and heartbreak, set in the Zia-ul-haq era. A powerful regime dictating destinies of millions. Games of shadows and light being played by talismanic characters. Conflict between liberal values and religious autocracy with an explosive climax. The second book of the ‘Destiny’ trilogy is an emotional roller coaster with all the elements of a classical masterpiece.
Excerpts and Quotes
Excerpts and Quotes from ‘Circle of Destiny’
Be it Istanbul or Athens, Lahore or Delhi, all ancient cities have one thing in common. An aura of intrigue and mystery enveloping their surroundings.
Poor peasents in Pakistan are considered children of lesser God with pre ordained destiny for suffering.
Even pain can be cherished if it is induced by someone very near to the heart.
A new ‘dawn’ may arrive, but not for the people but for the rich and powerful. One set of elite will be replaced by another, and the charade of change will continue.
