Samira Ahmed | Hollow Fires

4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road,Raleigh NC 27609

10 May, 2022

Description

Join us for an in-store event with the author! After discovering the body of fourteen-year-old Jawad Ali in Jackson Park, seventeen-year-old journalism student Safiya Mirza begins investigating his murder and ends up confronting white supremacy in her own high school. "When, in a breathtaking twist, Safiya realizes that Jawad's killer is closer than anyone had ever imagined, she is both terrified and determined to bring about justice. Ahmed's gripping, unconventional murder mystery details how racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, and other forms of extremism are normalized on the internet and in the media. The book's skillful construction combined with its sharp observations makes it a must-read with strong reader appeal. A deeply chilling, inventive, and timely page-turner." —Kirkus ReviewsTee says, "I cannot remember ever reading a book so impactful, so relevant, and so emotionally gripping. If I had my way, everyone would read Hollow Fires." Ages 14+ _________________Please note: All in-person events are subject to change. Attendees are highly encouraged to wear a mask. Visit our website for information on our current COVID safety practices.Can't attend live? Order a signed, personalized copy here.