THE VICTIM One scalding afternoon, the mutilated body of a young woman, half naked beneath her burqa, is discovered on a Saudi beach. Soon afterwards, a Western woman's husband vanishes without trace.
THE PLACE Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the City of Veils. A city of narrow streets and closed shutters, where nothing is what it seems, and the Empty Quarter - one of the most beautiful, yet unforgiving deserts on earth.
THE PEOPLE Miriam Walker, alone in an alien culture, desperate to find her missing husband. Katya, a forensic scientist battling the prejudices of a society full of sexual, religious and moral contradictions, and Nayir, devout Muslim, desert guide, amateur sleuth - the man she loves.

This is just as good as the earlier book though quite a disturbing read at times and especially what takes place in a car park towards the end of the book. On the other hand, it seems that our hero is finally showing some bravery on the romantic front. Will be interested to see if there are more tales featuring these characters in the pipeline.

Mailed to another bookcrosser.

Thank you so much for the wonderful parcel including this book. I will post yours after the bank holiday.

This is a great crime story with an interesting insight into Saudi Arabia's culture. I especially liked the relationship between Nayir and Katya and want to know more, I will look out for a copy of the previous book by this author.

A wishlist RABCK

Thank you dolph1n and Tanamo. I really enjoyed The Night of the Mi’raj, and learnt so much, so hoping for more of the same.

Agree totally about how disturbing and enlightening this book is. I oscillated between seething anger and paralysing fascination. This is a very well presented series and I want more despite Saudi Arabia!

In thanks for a RABCK to me. It is a disturbing but totally interesting read. I hope you enjoy it.

Thank you for sending this book to me. I think I will read it very soon...

I can only agree to what the others have written. Fascinating and disturbing.

Despatched as part of the Advent calender 2022 (no. 9).

Many thanks for this book, which seems to be a fascinating read.
Many thanks, too, for all the other contents in the number-9-package of my "adventkalender"!