An eye-opening, heart-rending tale of love, honor and betrayal from NBC foreign information correspodent Atia Abawi

Fatima is a Hazara gal, raised to become obedient and dutiful. Samiullah is usually a Pashtun young man raised to guard the traditions of his tribe. They were not meant to fall in love. But they do. And the story that follows shows both the beauty as well as the assault in current-day Afghanistan as Fatima and Samiullah battle their families, their civilizations as well as the Taliban to stay together. Predicated on the about The Secret Sky people Atia Abawi fulfilled and the events she covered during her nearly five years in Afghanistan, this spectacular novel is definitely a must-read for anyone who has resided during America’s War in Afghanistan.

Perfect for enthusiasts of Patricia McCormick, Linda Sue Recreation area, and Khaled Hosseini, this tale will remain with readers for a long time to come.

Advanced Praise for THE SECRET SKY:

‘[The Key Sky is definitely] a tale from the indomitable Afghan nature of wish and like. Among the many novels occur Afghanistan for young people or for adults, THE TRICK Sky stands alone. Unputdownable. Unforgettable.’ -Trent Reedy, writer of Words in the Dust

“THE TRICK Sky brilliantly captures the magic as well as the heartbreak of Afghanistan as only someone rooted in its mystery can….This first novel by a high foreign correspondent gets the authenticity of raw journalism as well as the poetry of the gifted writer. Essential read for anybody who would like to understand the contradictions of the Afghan spirit.” -Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Key Foreign Affairs Correspondent and anchor of Andrea Mitchell Reports

“A riveting tale written from the center….This powerful love story will leave you angry at injustice, and awed by courage. It shocks and inspires.” -Lyse Doucet, Chief International Correspondent, BBC

“THE TRICK Sky can be an amazing combination of utterly searing and beautifully romantic. It had been like reading The Kite Runner-a gripping tale that gave insight to the brutal yet magical culture.” -Daphne Benedis-Grab, author of THE LADY in the Wall