Brothers in Blood is a tough new crime thriller set in the heart of West London's Asian community - the start of an unmissable new series.
Brothers in Blood is a tough new crime thriller set in the heart of West London's Asian community - the start of an unmissable new series.
“An engaging hero, a cunning plot, and a fascinating journey into Southall's underworld. We'll be hearing a lot more from Amer Anwar”
An enjoyable, fast-paced quest for the truth with a likeable, relatable protagonist - Observer
One of the most vibrant and edgy crime thrillers I have encountered for some time... brilliant and highly recommended. - Raven Crime ReadsAnwer fills a gap that has been yawning for far too long and what sets him apart is his extraordinary storytelling and sheer authenticity. It was fascinating, occasionally funny, but also terrifying. A damn good read that I found impossible to put down. - CJ CarverA fine debut novel. With his engaging characters and skilful plotting, Anwar brings a fresh and exciting new voice to the genre - Ann Cleeves - Mick HerronOne of the best books I've read this year. - The Crime Novel ReaderWhat a wild ride! Have never read anything so action-packed and tense! A fantastic read - Ausma Zehanat Khan, author of The Unquiet DeadRaw! Authentic! The crime thriller that I've been waiting for - Khurrum Rahman, author of East of HounslowAmer Anwar grew up in West London. After leaving college he had a variety of jobs, including warehouse assistant, comic book lettering artist, a driver for emergency doctors and chalet rep in the French Alps. He eventually landed a job as a creative artworker/graphic designer and spent a decade and a half producing artwork, mainly for the home entertainment industry. He holds an MA in Creative Writing from Birkbeck, University of London and is a winner of the Crime Writers' Association Debut Dagger Award.
THE TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2018 GUARDIAN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2018 BOOKS IN THE MEDIA BEST CRIME BOOKS OF 2018 FEATURED ON CRIME TIME BEST OF THE YEAR 2018 WINNER OF THE CWA DEBUT DAGGER '[A] brilliant debut' Sunday Times Crime Club 'A fresh and exciting new voice to the genre' Ann Cleeves 'Gritty, compelling and authentic' Daily Express 'Fascinating' CJ Carver 'Enjoyable. Fast-paced. Recommended.' Observer 'Raw! Authentic! The crime thriller that I've been waiting for' Khurram Rahman 'Terrific' The Times ' One of the best books I've read this year' The Crime Novel Reader 'Impressive, Brutal, Convincing' Mail on Sunday 'Y ou won't be putting this book down' Hardeep Singh Kohli 'A satisfying slice of action-led crime . . . readers (will be) hooked from the off' Skinny *** THEY'RE NOT BOUND BY FAMILY. BUT A FAMILY COULD TEAR THEM APART. Southall, West London. After being released from prison, Zaq Khan is lucky to land a dead-end job at a builders' yard. All he wants to do is keep his head down and put the past behind him.But when Zaq is forced to search for his boss's runaway daughter, he quickly finds himself caught up in a deadly web of deception, murder and revenge. With time running out and pressure mounting, can he find the missing girl before it's too late? And if he does, can he keep her - and himself - alive long enough to deal with the people who want them both dead?
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