Alif the Unseen

This gripping novel follows a young Arab-Indian hacker in an unnamed Middle Eastern security state as he shields dissidents, outlaws, Islamists, and other watched groups from surveillance. The protagonist, known only as Alif, tries to stay out of trouble until his break-up with an aristocratic woman and a breach of his computer by the state's electronic security force put his clients and his own neck on the line. Things only get worse when he discovers a secret book of the jinn that could change everything. Alif must fight for his life while navigating seen and unseen forces in this thrilling tale.