THE TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2018
GUARDIAN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2018
BOOKS IN THE MEDIA BEST CRIME BOOKS OF 2018FEATURED ON CRIME TIME BEST OF THE YEAR 2018
WINNER OF THE CWA DEBUT DAGGER
'[A] brilliant debut' Sunday Times Crime Club
'A fresh and exciting new voice to the genre' Ann Cleeves
'Gritty, compelling and authentic' Daily Express
'Fascinating' CJ Carver'Enjoyable. Fast-paced. Recommended.' Observer
'Raw! Authentic! The crime thriller that I've been waiting for' Khurram Rahman
'Terrific' The Times
'One of the best books I've read this year' The Crime Novel Reader
'Impressive, Brutal, Convincing' Mail on Sunday
'You won't be putting this book down' Hardeep Singh Kohli'A satisfying slice of action-led crime . . . readers (will be) hooked from the off' Skinny
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THEY'RE NOT BOUND BY FAMILY. BUT A FAMILY COULD TEAR THEM APART.
Southall, West London. After being released from prison, Zaq Khan is lucky to land a dead-end job at a builders' yard. All he wants to do is keep his head down and put the past behind him.
But when Zaq is forced to search for his boss's runaway daughter, he quickly finds himself caught up in a deadly web of deception, murder and revenge.
With time running out and pressure mounting, can he find the missing girl before it's too late? And if he does, can he keep her - and himself - alive long enough to deal with the people who want them both dead?
Read MoreAn enjoyable, fast-paced quest for the truth with a likeable, relatable protagonist - ObserverOne of the most vibrant and edgy crime thrillers I have encountered for some time... brilliant and highly recommended. ***** - Raven Crime ReadsAnwer fills a gap that has been yawning for far too long and what sets him apart is his extraordinary storytelling and sheer authenticity. It was fascinating, occasionally funny, but also terrifying. A damn good read that I found impossible to put down. - CJ CarverA fine debut novel. With his engaging characters and skilful plotting, Anwar brings a fresh and exciting new voice to the genre - Ann CleevesAn engaging hero, a cunning plot, and a fascinating journey into Southall's underworld. We'll be hearing a lot more from Amer Anwar - Mick HerronOne of the best books I've read this year. ***** - The Crime Novel ReaderWhat a wild ride! Have never read anything so action-packed and tense! A fantastic read - Ausma Zehanat Khan, author of The Unquiet DeadRaw! Authentic! The crime thriller that I've been waiting for - Khurrum Rahman, author of East of Hounslow