Tor - Best Books of 2017

‘Fire Boy has a fast-paced, gripping plot full of so many settings all around Pakistan’s urban capital, Karachi.’ Bookshelves and Paperbacks

‘For those who don’t take well with jinn or the supernatural, I strongly advise reading during daylight hours.’ READ3RZ RE-VU

‘There are times when you come across a work of fiction that is authentic to the core and a breath of fresh air.’ Digital Saeen

‘An imaginative debut that veers away from the tried and tested formula of Pakistani English-language fiction.’ Dawn

‘It's a dark, funny, and compelling urban fantasy tale based in Pakistan's biggest city - Karachi.’ Reddit

‘Wahid is such a realistic character, with his awkwardness and determination and open inquisitiveness that made his such a believable character. He even has asthma!‘ Book Deviant

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‘Some of the passages in this book were downright creepy. I had shivers up and down my back while reading. It was a thrilling experience.’ Huntress of Diverse Books

‘A series of unpredictable twists and compelling scenes keep you turning the pages.’ Islam and Science Fiction

‘Shah does for Karachi what Gaiman did for London in Neverwhere.‘ The Illustrated Page

Goodreads

‘Much like a full-blooded horror movie … one has little inkling of the gory world that Sami Shah is leading one into.’ Tribune India

‘Could you ever imagine a full-blown fantasy novel set in the murky underbelly of modern-day Karachi?’ Kitaab

‘It’s a dark, funny, and compelling urban fantasy tale based in Pakistan’s biggest city - Karachi. A young boy, Wahid, comes to terms with his unique abilities and sets out on an adventure to recover the soul of the girl he loves from vengeful djinns.’ Fantasy Book Critic