Someone like her - Awais Khan

A young Pakistani woman is the victim of an unthinkable act of vengeance, when she defies convention for love, facing seemingly insurmountable challenges and danger as she attempts to rebuild her life.

`Stunning, shocking, compulsive reading
A breathtaking masterpieceHazel Prior

`Pacy, gripping and fast-moving
I literally could not put it down!Edel Coffey

`Rarely has a writer affected me so deeply.Someone Like Heris an epic story of love, power and extraordinary courageA.J. West

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Multan, Pakistan.A conservative city where an unmarried woman over the age of twenty-five is considered a curse by her family.

Ayesha is twenty-seven. Independent and happily single, she has evaded an arranged marriage because of her family's reduced circumstances. When she catches the eye of powerful, wealthy Raza, it seems like the answer to her parents' prayers. But Ayesha is in love with someone else, and when she refuses to give up on him, Raza resorts to unthinkable revenge

Ayesha travels to London to rebuild her life and there she meets Kamil, an emotionally damaged man who has demons of his own. They embark on a friendship that could mean salvation for both of them, but danger stalks Ayesha in London, too. With her life thrown into turmoil, she is forced to make a decision that could change her and everyone she loves forever.

Exquisitely written, populated by unforgettable characters and rich with poignant, powerful themes,Someone Like Heris a story of love and family, of corruption and calamity, of courage and hope
and one woman's determination to thwart convention and find peace, at whatever cost

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`Khan brings passion and a clear eye to this compelling story of female defiance in the face of corruption and violence. If you're a fan of Khaled Hosseini
this is for youPaul Waters

`A heart-rending and compelling story. Khan treats his characters with love and respect. I couldn't put it downAlice Clark-Platts

`Breaks your heart but then gradually heals itMira V Shah

`A dark and frightening story of corruption, oppression, possession and violence yet is beautifully and sensitively written by a brave, bold authorMichael Wood

`Tackles deep-rooted societal issues with brutal yet touching honestyA.A. Chaudhuri

`An excellent storytellerSoniah Kamal

`An epic story of love, abuse and revenge
an emotional rollercoaster as Awais Khan confronts societal injustices with unflinching honestyEve Smith

`Khan lays bare the trauma of women, relegated to second-class citizenship in this compelling tale of brutality and bravery. First-class writingMarion Todd

`Tender and powerful
his best yetSonia Velton

`Compelling, painful and defiantElyse John

`Arguably Khan's best workPakistan Daily

`Kept me turning the pages late into the nightAliya Ali-Afzal

`A gripping and emotive story of ambition, resilience and loveHeleen Kist

`Insightful storytellingFaiqa Mansab

`Both timely and timelessSaba Karim Khan