The Misunderstood Ally

As fanatics threaten revenge attacks on American soil, a gutsy and determined Special Agent, Samantha Albright, lands in the hornet's nest. As violent suicide bombings increase in Pakistan, a brave and patriotic Army Officer, Lt. Col. Dhilawar Jahangiri, grapples between his personal challenges and the call of duty. As the CIA initiates independent anti-terror operations on the Afghanistan/Pakistan border, a ruthless and belligerent militant commander, Baaz Jan, fights back for what he feels is right. In a volatile environment where all forces fight for supremacy, three individuals persevere in their beliefs, embarking on a dauntless journey of valour, sacrifice and self-discipline. This poignant book depicts a modern day story about the current conflict in Afghanistan, and is set in Pakistan with the American interest and the Afghan terrorists each giving their perspectives and reasons for being in the region. In Faraz Inam's debut novel he manages to portray the different psyches without being critical and skilfully pulls the three threads together in such a way that the reader empathizes with each strand. A highly recommended read.