Shortlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculiar Crime Book of the entire year Prize 2019, shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey Debut Dagger Prize 2018 as well as the CrimeFest Last Chuckle Award 2018

A TELEGRAPH Book of the Year.

Meet Jay.

Small-time dealer.

Accidental jihadist.

The one man who are able to save people?

Javid – call him Jay – is definitely a dope dealer living in Western on the subject of East of Hounslow London. He goes to mosque on Friday, and he’s simply bought his pride and joy – a BMW. He lives with his mum, and existence seems sweet.

But his world is about to switch upside-down. Because MI5 have been watching him, plus they think he’s just the person they need to get a delicate mission.

One thing’s for sure: now he’s quite a distance East of Hounslow, Jay’s life won’t be the same again.

Using the edgy humour of Four Lions as well as the pulse-racing tension of Nomad, East of Hounslow is the first in a series of thrillers starring Jay Qasim.

Reviewers love East of Hounslow:

‘Marvellous. Totally marvellous. Hilarious. Brilliant. Grounded in reality, with some fabulous dialogue. Therefore absorbing, you forget the remaining world exists. Khurrum Rahman is an author to maintain your attention on.’

‘Told with wit and flair, it really is both funny and gripping in equal measure. I can’t wait for the next one.’

‘One of the most enjoyable books I have read this yr’

‘Superb British criminal offense writing.’

‘If you like modern spy novels, such as the excellent, “Gradual Horses,” series, by Mick Herron, you then will love this. Realistic, smart, moving and in addition full of humour, this is a great examine.’

‘Evidently, we haven’t heard the final of Jay and I for one can’t wait for his next outing, for whether it’s anything like East of Hounslow it will likely be great.’