Ranya O. Khalifa

Ranya O. Khalifa is a thriller, suspense, and mystery novelist who thoroughly enjoys her writing craft!

Ranya believes that words are a powerful tool which she uses to transport her readers into a make-believe world, one they will not want to depart from. She has been writing since the age of eight, starting out with an extensive collection of poetry, after which she transitioned to her genre of passion; the enticing, mystical, and fast-paced world of thriller/suspense novels.

"Sophie's World" is her debut thriller novel, where she takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride, bringing to the fore the struggles of a psychologically challenged female college student. The novel is set in Edinburgh, Scotland, and through it Ranya sets out to encourage greater empathy and compassion for the psychologically challenged, and between humans in general.

Ranya holds a B.A in Mass Communication and an M.A in Middle Eastern Studies from The American University in Cairo, and has worked in the fields of journalism and research.