A former intelligence agent is accused of terrorism, and his memoir
assessed by an eccentric, erratic psychologist to establish the
reality of an event that changed everything ... A beautifully
written, mesmerising, shocking and sophisticated debut novel 'Smart
and searing' Publishers Weekly 'Captivating, remarkably original
... it is a book of our time' Edward Wilson 'An exquisitely drawn
debut that twists and turns to its stunning conclusion' Cal
Moriarty ____________________ A former intelligence agent stands
accused of terrorism, held without charge in a secret overseas
prison. His memoir is in the hands of a brilliant but erratic
psychologist whose annotations paint a much darker picture. As the
story unravels, we are forced to assess the truth for ourselves,
and decide not only what really happened on one fateful overseas
assignment, but who is the real terrorist. Peopled by a diverse and
unforgettable cast of characters, whose reliability as narrators is
always questioned, and with a multi-layered plot heaving with
unexpected and often shocking developments, Jihadi: A Love Story is
an intelligent thriller that asks big questions. Complex,
intriguing and intricately woven, this is an astonishing debut that
explores the nature of good and evil alongside notions of
nationalism, terrorism and fidelity, and, above all, the fragility
of the human mind. ____________________ 'If it was Yusuf Toropov's
intention to leave us pondering good and evil, right and wrong,
love and loss, wondering who the good guys were, he certainly
succeeded. I know one thing for sure, he's a wonderful writer and a
born storyteller' Mari Hannah 'With echoes of Bellow, Pynchon and
Kafka, Toporov's tale is a modern classic that challenges our
perceptions at every turn' Cal Moriarty 'Jihadi is a gripping tale
if a clash of cultures and individuals told with panache, dazzling
wit and remorseless intelligence' Willian Ryan 'Intelligently
written and multi-layered ... simply enchanting' Qaisra Shahraz
'Bold and skilfully executed ... bravely tackles a complex and
timely subject' Frankie Gaffney
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