Bright Shiny Things: 5 (Hakim & Arnold) - Hardcover

Barbara Nadel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 074902013X ISBN 13: 9780749020132

Publisher: Allison & Busby, 2017

Synopsis

Out of the blue, private investigator and ex-soldier Lee Arnold receives a visit from an old army mate. Abbas al'Barri worked as a translator with him during the Second Iraq War. Now living in Ilford with his family, Abbas is convinced that he's had a message from his estranged son Fayyaad, who was radicalised and was last thought to be fighting for ISIL in Iraq. Does Fayyaad's message indicate a change of heart? Abbas is desperate for Lee's help in establishing some contact with him, a point with which Lee's Muslim assistant Mumtaz might be able to help. From the bright lights of the Western world, to the murky online recruitment techniques of radical Islamism, Lee and Mumtaz have little to guide them in who to trust as they begin a journey into the belly of the beast.

About this title

Review:

"Just how all these plot strands are to be resolved makes for a really gripping and enjoyable read which I read straight through. There is an enormous range of characters and the picture of life in today's East End is absorbing and the complexities of the Muslim community are fascinating... Very much recommended."--Radmila May "Promoting Crime Fiction "

"Barbara Nadel, whose earlier novel Deadly Web won a CWA Silver Dagger, is an incredible writer. Bright Shiny Things is reminiscent of her Inspector Ikmen series, but breaks new ground with Mumtaz. Courageous, self-aware, and driven to fight radical Islam, Mumtaz is a bright new voice in crime fiction--certainly strong enough to carry her own series... Bright Shiny Things is a timely thriller that deals with current issues in the Middle East and the lived experience of Muslims everywhere."--Foreword Reviews

About the Author:

Born in the East End of London, Barbara Nadel trained as an actress and worked in mental health services before becoming a writer. She won the CWA Silver Dagger for Deadly Web, part of her Inspector Ikmen series.

About this edition

• Publisher: Allison & Busby
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 074902013X
• ISBN 13: 9780749020132
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352