East of Hounslow

Shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey Debut Dagger Award 2018 and the CrimeFest Last Laugh Award 2018A Telegraph Book of the Year. Meet Jay.Small-time dealer.Accidental jihadist.The one man who can save us allJavid call him Jay is a dope dealer living in West London. He goes to mosque on Friday, and hes just bought his pride and joy a BMW. He lives with his mum, and life seems sweet.But his world is about to turn upside-down. Because MI5 have been watching him, and they think hes just the man they need for a delicate mission.One things for sure: now hes a long way East of Hounslow, Jays life will never be the same again.With the edgy humour of Four Lions and the pulse-racing tension of Nomad, East of Hounslow is the first in a series of thrillers starring Jay Qasim.Reviewers love East of Hounslow:Marvellous. Totally marvellous. Hilarious. Brilliant. Grounded in reality, with some fabulous dialogue. So absorbing, you forget the rest of the world exists. Khurrum Rahman is an author to keep your eye on.Told with wit and flair, it is both funny and gripping in equal measure. I cant wait for the next one.One of the most enjoyable books I have read this yearSuperb British crime writing.If you like modern spy novels, such as the excellent, Slow Horses, series, by Mick Herron, then you will enjoy this. Realistic, intelligent, moving and also full of humour, this is a great read.Apparently, we havent heard the last of Jay and I for one cant wait for his next outing, for if its anything like East of Hounslow itll be great.