East of Hounslow - Khurrum Rahman

Meet Jay.Small-time dealer.Accidental jihadist.The one man who can save us all?Shortlisted for the 2021 Edgar AwardsJavid - call him Jay - is a dope dealer living in West London. He goes to mosque on Friday, and he's 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 he's just the man they need for a delicate mission.One thing's for sure: now he's a long way East of Hounslow, Jay's life will never be the same again.With the edgy humour of Slough House and the pulse-racing tension of The Bodyguard, East of Hounslow is the first in a series of thrillers starring Jay Qasim.Praise for East of Hounslow"Excellent book. Phenomenal writing."
BA Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors"Educated me about some of the most urgent issues of our time while making me repeatedly snort with laughter."
Telegraph"Told with striking panache. Announces the arrival of a fine, fresh new thriller writer"
Daily Mail"As much a coming-of-age story as a full-on action thriller, East of Hounslow is thought-provoking and entirely gripping."
Guardian'A brilliant thriller. You'd be mad not to buy this. "
Ben Aaronovitch, author of Rivers of London.