A brutal murder brings together two women destined to confront the truth of their haunted pasts.
The Sufi Storyteller follows Layla, a scholar of women’s histories at a small liberal arts college, whose well-ordered life is upended when she meets Mira, a renowned Sufi storyteller haunted by a dark past. When Mira learns that a murdered woman in the library was carrying a note addressed to her from the killer, an unexpected opportunity to confront trauma and uncover buried truths arises. Together, they delve into the realm of Story, where forgiveness and healing hold the key to breaking the cycle of pain. Spanning from small-town America to the rugged mountains of Afghanistan, this gripping contemporary murder mystery weaves a tale of resilience, redemption, and the transformative power of storytelling.
About the Author:
Faiqa Mansab is a Pakistani writer based in Lahore. Her first novel, This House of Clay and Water was published by Penguin India in 2017. It was an Amazon Editor’s Pick, Amazon International Women’s Writing pick and was shortlisted for the Getz-Pharma Literary Award and the German Consulate Peace Prize in 2018. The novel has been optioned for screen adaptation.
The official release for the book is March 25th 2025
