Fellow Publisher Looking for Book Reviews for a Book You Will Be Happy You Spent the Time Reading


 


As the managing editor of MSI Press, I am reaching out to you to ask whether you’d be interested in reviewing a book by an author who is very close to my heart and whose most recent book has been published by Villa Magna.

Omar Imady is one of the finest writers to come out of Syria, and I have known him and his family for many years. Omar’s writing weaves together themes of religion, spirituality and history with the light touch of magic realism. His writing is quite simply magical.

 

Omar’s latest book When Her Hand Moves is a lyrical symphony in three captivating movements; that combines the sensual and the sacred, the intellectual and the imaginary, the divine and the dangerous in three stories that examine, interrogate, and challenge our understanding of universal truths and spirituality. 

 

An English nurse becomes possessed with unravelling the mystery behind the disappearance of a Syrian woman.

A Syrian professor escapes Damascus only to find himself in another surreal and dangerous setting, uncovering a conspiracy that places his life in even greater peril.

An Oxford scholar and an eccentric journalist embark on an adventure through Portugal and Spain seeking to decipher an ancient manuscript and uncover a religious conspiracy with explosive personal and universal implications.

 

Some Reviews for When Her Hand Moves 

“Imady pairs the best of literary fiction–wry absurdity, witty interpretations of religion, and unabashed lyricism–with adrenaline-rich chase scenes, surreal sexual encounters, and moments of magical realism...”

- Publisher’s Weekly/Book Life Review

 “Provocatively controversial… deeply spiritual. Imady poses questions that we have stopped asking ourselves. I don’t know another male author who can represent a woman’s voice with such authenticity.”

- Rime Allaf, Syrian Writer

“Omar Imady is one of the most important writers to come out of Syria.”

 - Mary S. Lovell, New York Times best-selling biographer

 “Three suspense-filled novellas replete with adrenaline-rich chase scenes, surreal sexual encounters, and moments of magical realism. These are so well written, completely gripping so make sure you set aside many hours so that you can greedily devour them in one swoop.”

Michelle Coates. Net Galley

 

Omar has three further novels scheduled for publication and I am looking forward to seeing him build a loyal readership but we are keen to help him get reviews. If you would be amenable to reviewing this fast reading book do let me know at editor@msipress.com. It is available as a paperback, eBook or a dramatized audiobook.


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