Awais Khan – författare

A young Pakistani woman is the victim of an unthinkable act of vengeance, when she defies convention for love, facing seemingly insurmountable challenges and danger as she attempts to rebuild her life.  ‘Stunning, shocking, compulsive reading … A breathtaking masterpiece’ Hazel Prior  ‘Pacy, gripping and fast-moving … I literally could not put it down!’ Edel Coffey  ‘Rarely has a writer affected me so deeply. Someone Like Her is an epic story of love, power and extraordinary courage’ A.J. West  ––––––––––––––––––––  Multan, Pakistan. A conservative city where an unmarried woman over the age of twenty-five is considered a curse by her family.  Ayesha is twenty-seven. Independent and happily single, she has evaded an arranged marriage because of her family's reduced circumstances. When she catches the eye of powerful, wealthy Raza, it seems like the answer to her parents' prayers. But Ayesha is in love with someone else, and when she refuses to give up on him, Raza resorts to unthinkable revenge…  Ayesha travels to London to rebuild her life and there she meets Kamil, an emotionally damaged man who has demons of his own. They embark on a friendship that could mean salvation for both of them, but danger stalks Ayesha in London, too. With her life thrown into turmoil, she is forced to make a decision that could change her and everyone she loves forever.  Exquisitely written, populated by unforgettable characters and rich with poignant, powerful themes, Someone Like Her is a story of love and family, of corruption and calamity, of courage and hope … and one woman's determination to thwart convention and find peace, at whatever cost…  ––––––––––––––––––––  ‘Khan brings passion and a clear eye to this compelling story of female defiance in the face of corruption and violence. If you’re a fan of Khaled Hosseini … this is for you’ Paul Waters  ‘A heart-rending and compelling story. Khan treats his characters with love and respect. I couldn’t put it down’ Alice Clark-Platts  ‘Breaks your heart but then gradually heals it’ Mira V Shah  ‘A dark and frightening story of corruption, oppression, possession and violence yet is beautifully and sensitively written by a brave, bold author’ Michael Wood  ‘Tackles deep-rooted societal issues with brutal yet touching honesty’ A.A. Chaudhuri  ‘An excellent storyteller’ Soniah Kamal  ‘An epic story of love, abuse and revenge … an emotional rollercoaster as Awais Khan confronts societal injustices with unflinching honesty’ Eve Smith  ‘Khan lays bare the trauma of women, relegated to second-class citizenship in this compelling tale of brutality and bravery. First-class writing’ Marion Todd  ‘Tender and powerful … his best yet’ Sonia Velton  ‘Compelling, painful and defiant’ Elyse John  ‘Arguably Khan's best work’ Pakistan Daily  ‘Kept me turning the pages late into the night’ Aliya Ali-Afzal  ‘A gripping and emotive story of ambition, resilience and love’ Heleen Kist  ‘Insightful storytelling’ Faiqa Mansab  ‘Both timely and timeless’ Saba Karim Khan

She had everything she ever wanted apart from love.As the wife of a wealthy but cruel businessman, Mona has all her heart desires: money, friends, social status everything aside from freedom.Reconnecting with old friend, Meera, introduces her to a world of glamour, parties and covert affairs. And when she meets Ali, a young man whose beautiful exterior hides the pain of his humble roots and family tragedy, Mona feels alive for the very first time.Heady with love, Mona and Ali begin a delicate game of deceit that spirals out of control. But in a world where danger lurks on every corner, their forbidden love may not only destroy Mona's marriage, but have tragic and long-lasting consequences.A captivating tale of love and loss, set against a backdrop of contemporary Pakistan that fans of Christy Lefteri and Lucinda Riley will love.Praise for Awais Khan:'So powerful' Heat magazine'Deeply emotional' Eastern Eye'Beautifully rendered, moving and insightful' Neema Shah'A stunningly written, immensely important book' A. A. Chaudhuri'Made me stop and think on so many occasions A thought provoking and challenging read.' Reader Review'Thought provoking, compelling and exquisitely beautiful, I'm not ashamed to say I cried more than once. Don't miss it!' Reader Review'I was captivated by the characters The ending is both unexpected and satisfying.' Reader Review'Unutterably moving throughout I was incredibly impressed with this book' Reader Review'A perfect balance of passion, humanity and scandal, I loved it!' Reader Review'An absolute page turner! Beautifully writtenWhat a story! I didn't want the tale to end' Reader Review

'A truly remarkable ride through a Pakistan I never knew with one of the foremost talents in the genre.' Imran MahmoodA life hiding her heartbreak. A message that will change her world.To strangers that pass her on the streets of Lahore, Mona Ahmed lives a life to be envied. Married to wealthy businessman Bilal, with happily married children and living in a vast home with staff to attend to her every desire, she seems to want for nothing.But behind the gilded exterior lies a past of secrets and heartbreak. While they may have weathered the storm of Mona's infidelity, with Bilal embracing the child born out of that secret love affair, their marriage remains shaky.While Mona's heart is broken with memories of her lost soulmate, she hides her pain behind becoming the perfect wife, hosting glamorous, high-profile gatherings for the rest of Lahore's high society, keeping up appearances for fear of inviting gossip.Each day has the same slow, regular rhythm until the first message arrives, and everything in Mona's life changes in an instant. Will the secrets of Mona's past threaten her future, her marriage and even her life?An utterly captivating, thought-provoking and heartbreaking read that fans of Christy Lefteri and Nadia Hashimi won't be able to put down.Praise for Awais Khan:'Remarkably beautiful but haunting and thrilling in equal measure, Khan's writing is assured, accomplished and compulsive. I loved it.' Helen Fields'A dark drama showing the raw reality of Pakistani high society, beautifully written, with a clever twist in the tale.' Michael Wood'A triumphant return to the glittering world of Pakistani high society.' A.A. Chaudhuri'Set in Lahore, Pakistan, a city full of extremes, of violent gangs and incredible wealth, we follow Mona and Bilal as they navigate family secrets and forgiveness. Stunning.' Louise Swanson'A terrific read that kept me gripped all day and a fascinating glimpse into both the glamour and the sometimes suffocating social codes of high society Pakistan.' Frances Quinn'A real page-turner, full of drama and intrigue. A fascinating insight into high society in Lahore. I couldn't put it down.' Lisa Timoney'A searing indictment of Pakistani high society that nonetheless gives us reason to be optimistic. I thoroughly enjoyed this masterpiece by one of Pakistan's best writers.' Alan Gorevan

A young woman defies convention in a small Pakistani village, with devastating results for her and her family. A stunning, immense beautiful novel about courage, family and the meaning of love, when everything seems lost…‘A compelling and compassionate story’ Anna Mazzola, author of The Story Keeper‘A shocking portrait of lives lived under the shadow of threat and prejudice. A brave book’ Vaseem Khan, author of the Inspector Chopra series  'A bold, gifted storyteller, dealing with a gritty, thorny issue of female honour. Compulsive reading' Qaisra Shahraz MBE, author of The Holy Woman‘Beautifully written and immersive, No Honour starts with a powerful opening that propels you into the shocking themes. A must-read’ Sarah Pearse, author of The Sanatorium_______________In sixteen-year-old Abida’s small Pakistani village, there are age-old rules to live by, and her family’s honour to protect. And, yet, her spirit is defiant and she yearns to make a home with the man she loves. When the unthinkable happens, Abida faces the same fate as other young girls who have chosen unacceptable alliances – certain, public death. Fired by a fierce determination to resist everything she knows to be wrong about the society into which she was born, and aided by her devoted father, Jamil, who puts his own life on the line to help her, she escapes to Lahore and then disappears.Jamil goes to Lahore in search of Abida – a city where the prejudices that dominate their village take on a new and horrifying form – and father and daughter are caught in a world from which they may never escape.Moving from the depths of rural Pakistan, riddled with poverty and religious fervour, to the dangerous streets of over-populated Lahore, No Honour is a story of family, of the indomitable spirit of love in its many forms … a story of courage and resilience, when all seems lost, and the inextinguishable fire that lights one young woman’s battle for change._______________‘So powerful’ Heat magazine  ‘Addictive, brave and powerful’ Louise Fein, author of People Like Us‘Deeply emotional’ Eastern Eye‘A stunningly written, immensely important book’ A. A. Chaudhuri‘Perfectly paced story structure and eloquent dialogue … shocking, deeply moving and hugely important’ Carol Lovekin  ‘A truly heart-wrenching tale of the human spirit’s quest for love, freedom and survival’ Tim Glister  ‘It will shake you, anger and sadden you, but also restore hope in the power of love to triumph over evil, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles’ Tony Frobisher,Daily Times  ‘Soul deep, mind-blowing and heart-wrenching … you are left reeling’ Faiqa Mansab  ‘Khan is a masterful storyteller’ Aliya Ali-Afzal  ‘Beautiful, striking and eye-opening’ Louise Beech  ‘Khan writes about the dance between fathers and daughters, men and women, authority and no authority, and No Honour is a page-turner’ Soniah Kamal  ‘Tense and gripping’ Polly Crosby  ‘Beautifully rendered, moving and insightful … this book is not always an easy read but it is a compelling and rewarding one’ Neema Shah  ‘Spectacular… a joy from start to finish’ Charlie Carroll  ‘Hypnotic, atmospheric and by the end, so hopeful’ Sarah Sultoon‘This book is devastating, vitally important and beautifully written. Astonishing’ Rob Parker  ‘Insightful and sympathetic to the unique experiences of women, whilst evoking the atmosphere of Lahore … hard to put down’ Alex Morrall  ‘An epic, gut-wrenching story of love and survival in the face of barbaric oppression’ Heleen Kist  ‘A gripping, horrifying, compulsive read’ Jennie Godfrey  ‘This is a book that will stay with me for a long time … I was horrified by what I was reading but literally couldn't put this book down’ Madeleine Black  ‘A compelling, brave and uplifting read for our time’ Eve Smith  ‘Compelling main characters make it memorable and the heavy subject matter in handled the way it should have been – with empathy’ Mashable