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In this powerful debut Asuma Zehanat Khan applies her knowledge of international human rights law (a Ph.D) to bring us a devastating story that confronts the horrors of Srebrenica. Chapter heads from tribunal testimonies lead us into a tale of modern sorrow and what passes for justice.

Beautifully written. Very Important. I‘ve already ordered her next.

#Booked2019 #Summer #MuslimAuthorOrMC

This is one of the better police detective novels I‘ve ever read. I did loads of research into WWII for my graduate work, but I‘m embarrassed to say that my knowledge of the war crimes that took place in Bosnia in the ‘90s is limited. I found myself recognizing so many tactics used by the Nazis that I felt an instinctive nausea. This book was like remedial reading for me in that it taught me things that I⬇️

I was a little lost at the beginning, but once I read more, the book really piqued my interest. It was a well thought out book that had me guessing until the end. It‘s also devastating to read about this true tragedy. #booked2019 #femaledetective #newyearwhodis

Leggings ✅ Blanket ✅ Tea ✅ Book✅ Now if only it were fall instead of summer

#QuotsyAug19

(Day18 - #Catalog)

Because one can never have too many series ongoing. #StartASeries Quite different from my typical British murder and mayhem picks as it is a geopolitical thriller set in Canada. The recounting of the genocide and rape camps in Bosnia was breathtaking. Not at all an easy read but an important one. 4🌟 👇🏼

This is a thought provoking and haunting mystery, the first in the series featuring Inspector Khattak and Sergeant Getty. Khan writes a compelling narrative - I was more focused on her respectful way of presenting some very difficult subject matter as it related to the characters. The author‘s note at the end provides more information about the topics discussed in the book. Well done, and I will definitely continue the series!

Starting this tonight... @MallenNC had this on her #FreakyFriday list last year. I didn‘t have a chance to read it then, so I put it on the list for my library‘s mystery group to read this year.

Happy #Canada Day! These are some of my favorite books set in Canada and a picture of some of my little souvenirs from my trip to Quebec a few years ago. I‘d love to visit more of Canada soon. #LetsTravelJuly

Today I volunteered cleaning up rubbish in a forest which meant I a) did 20000 steps b) got home early c) found myself locked out meaning enforced cider plus reading time.
Really enjoying this so far @ScorpioBookDreams #whodunituk

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#Booked2019 #MuslimAuthorOrMC I really enjoyed this book. Detectives Rachel Getty & Esa Khattak investigate a mysterious death. A page turner & an important book as it brings us back to look at the 1995 massacre in Srebrenica... I look forward to the second book in this series.

Books read in May (2/2)
I read the books featured here for Ramadan Readathon. The Unquiet Dead was not what I was expecting and I want to continue reading this series! Mariam Sharma Hits the Road was one I normally would have bailed on, but I stuck it out for this challenge 😂

#maywrapup

Harry settling in for the night now .. & me too with tagged book ( so good ! Loving it ) .. his brother is still downstairs hanging out 🙄... he‘ll be up soon. #DogsOfLitsy

I‘m half way through this one for #booked2019 #MuslimAuthorOrMC and I‘m finding it very good ... finally found one that I love👍🏻

I‘ve listened to so many great crime books on Hoopla lately I rounded them up 🔪📚 https://bookriot.com/2019/05/14/hoopla-mystery-and-thriller-audiobooks/

Received the last book of #whodunituk! Can't believe we have come to an end but I reckon I have a strong finisher! Mine also went in the post today to @ScorpioBookDreams xxx

Was surprisingly half decent. While there were aspects that were clunky, I thought it was an interesting topic to broach. 4⭐️#bookreview #bookstagram #letteru #u #litsyatoz2019 #litsyatoz

Mixed thoughts. Impressed by the author‘s credentials, I wanted to learn more about the war crimes committed in Bosnia. Parts of this story were harrowing and important, but it felt inconsistent. I wasn‘t sure about incorporating this story of war crimes into a story about two Canadian detectives. There was so much commentary on what everyone looked like which I found jarring. I know I‘m in the minority as this book has had great reviews...

I thought I was in the mood for this, but I think it‘s going to get very intense very quickly and I‘m not sure my brain can take it - I‘m already frazzled just from Monday! I‘ll give it a few chapters and see...

#whodunnituk read - loved it. Start of a new series for me. Great story, characters and a reminder that we‘re never far away from war, nationalism and hatred. Be vigilant.
#booked2019 #muslimauthorormc

Read and lunch 😁
Enjoying this next #whodunnituk so far.

Thank you Christine for the next # Whodunnituk - I‘ve been looking forward to this one.
Thanks for all the extra goodies 😘

There were a few far fetched plot devices... but overall I liked this! And I‘m going to do some research into Bosnia. I was only 10 when war broke out, so I only have vague memories of news stories about air strikes.

#howjessreadsin2019

I checked this one out on @Melissa_J ‘s recommendation. It‘s good so far — sort of disconcerting to listen to Bosnian atrocities on such a lovely day. 🤔 #audiowalk

A great start to the series, featuring Esa Khattak and his partner Rachel Getty (#femaledetective alert). Takes place not far from where I used to live in Scarborough. A complex plot that delves into the grey areas of justice, the heartbreaking history of the war in Bosnia, family, friendships, and lies. I'll definitely be reading the next one.

#Booked2019 - female detective
@Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

The Esa Khattak-Rachel Getty series showcases Ausma Zehanat Khan‘s ability at #BuildingAMystery If you enjoy mysteries be sure to check this series out! If you don‘t believe me, ask @DGRachel 😊 The first book is tagged.

#TimbitTunes #CanadianAuthor 🇨🇦

@LoveToReadLiveToRead - got your parcel today, thanks for sending the next #whodunituk 😊
@Caroline2 - thank you so much for the lovely card and present! So nice of you
@Cathythoughts - thank you so much for the birthday present! I‘m saving opening it until my birthday on Monday but wanted to let you know it arrived! It‘s so sweet of you!
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The next #whodunituk is on its way to you @Christine11 , sorry it‘s a few days late.
Though I seem to be in possession of two books now, Innocent Blood and Bluebird Bluebird? Am I behind or are you ahead @jenniferw88 ?? 🤣

I can‘t pick one #favoriteseries, but the Getty/Khattak mysteries are definitely near the top of any list of beloved books. The writing and the characters are all great and each book does what great books should do - stretch the reader outside of their comfort zone and make them FEEL. This shelf contains two other favorite series - Khan‘s fantasy series, The Khorasan Archives, and my small Akashic Noir collection. 😍😍 #24in48 #hour30

I‘m really happy I went in blind because I was pleasantly surprised by this empathetic and intimate story of trauma, redemption and the cost of Justice. I‘m really excited to read Khan‘s next book in the series.

@gradcat Congrats on your milestone and thanks for hosting a giveaway. The tagged book is the first in a series that takes place primarily in Canada and is one of my favorite series of all time. Favorite drink recipe is hot chocolate (made however you like) with a shot or two of Baileys, topped with whipped cream. No measuring necessary. 😉 #birthdaygiveaway

I have never read a mystery like this before. I found myself completely invested in this story it was almost visceral. I already have next book on hold at the library. Another winner for Boom Riot TBR.

Another one of Book Riot‘s TBR and likely my last book of this year or maybe the first book of 2019.

This was a great story. It is definitely a slow build but it is worth it in the end. I enjoyed Esa and Rachel‘s partnership, and how it was portrayed. Khan avoids the typical dynamic which I see in way too many novels involving police or FBI characters (which is just the two main characters constantly butting heads), and it made the story much more enjoyable. I will definitely continue this series. 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

LITSY!!!! Ausma Zehanat Khan sent me Christmas card. I‘m sobbing right now, I‘m so overwhelmed by her kindness. I‘ve never met her, only chatted via Twitter, and she sent me Christmas card! 😭😭😍😍 my heart is overflowing.

I have read a lot of great reviews about this book. Starting it tonight. Has anyone else read this?

@ScorpioBookDreams Rachael, thanks so much for choosing this book for #whodunituk - it's given me a new perspective and I've learnt a lot about the Bosnian War. It's also helped me fulfil a prompt for next year's #booked2019 - I'm using book 2 for Muslim author or MC! @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

@LoveToReadLiveToRead #whodunituk has been sent first class today.
@Moray_Reads #lmpbc has been sent second class.

The negatives: the writing disappointed me at times. The characterization of the MCs/their relationships told me it was deeper than the interactions earned on the page. The positives: the story was fantastic, difficult, complicated, affecting. I couldn‘t put the second half down. I appreciated the endnotes. They gave explanations for the testimony quoted throughout and recs for books on Bosnia, which I was thinking the whole time I needed to find.

@Caroline2 thank you so much for the goodies in with the next #whodunituk - I have a feeling the chocolate lollies won't last long!

In answer to your question in the card, I feel ok in myself but I think the Crohn's disease is still playing up slightly 😕

Well this was a reverting read! I didn‘t know much about the wars involved in the break up of Yugoslavia in the 1990s so it‘s was interesting to learn about that! The murder mystery was pretty predictable but I liked the writing style! I‘d recommend this to fans of Louise Penny. It reminded me of, ‘Bury your dead‘. #whodunituk on to you @jenniferw88

Thank you @Libby1 for the next #whodunituk and the lovely bookish gifts! Your holiday looks like it was fab and I LOVE the pencil! 😍 I‘m really excited to start the book, it looks brilliant! 😯

This was so much more than just a mystery or procedural, it was a powerful and compelling novel that touched on war crimes, justice thwarted, incredible loss, and a whole community irrevocably marked by tragedy. Though the subject matter was brutal at times, it was never twisted into a spectacle. And the writing was so deft that I found it hooked me and didn't let me go again until the end. I will definitely be reading more in this series!

Oh, Canada! 🇨🇦
How your authors make me long to visit you!

This book is a first rate mystery, with a lot of history, ethics, & psychology thrown in. I loved it, and will certainly continue with the series.

Detective Khattak and partner Rachel Getty investigate a possible murder linked with atrocities committed in Bosnia. Well written, thought provoking, emotionally engaging.

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#whodunituk
@ScorpioBookDreams
On to @Caroline2 !

The National Library of Sarajevo is burning.

A radio broadcast instructed Muslims to put white ribbons around their arms, go outside, form columns and head towards the main square.

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Esa Khattak is a Canadian Detective who‘s also a Muslim. I enjoy his thoughts about faith & the pursuit of justice.

“He no longer possessed the hot-blooded certainties of youth that a prayer missed or delayed would bring about a concomitant judgement of sin. Time had taught him to view his faith through the prism of compassion: when ritual was sacrificed in pursuit of the very values it was meant to inspire, there could be no judgment, no sin.”

Kindred
Ausma Zehanat Khan
Karate Kid (the original from the 80s)
Ketchup - it goes with everything!

#ManicMonday #LetterK @JoScho

It‘s time to begin this month‘s #Whodunituk selection.

The book‘s summary sounds fascinating. Thanks so much for selecting it, @ScorpioBookDreams , & for administering our club. Thanks for sending it on to me, @DeborahSmall , along with the lovely chocolate, which is long gone! It all arrived after I returned from Poland, and as I was working on #DickensInSeptember I‘m starting this a bit late. It‘ll be on its way to you soon, @Caroline2 !

This is one of my favorite detective series that takes you around the world and focuses on current issues and it‘s at a ridiculous ebook price today!

I have read several books set in #Canada but would really like to read more. I've chosen our beloved Anne of Green Gables, a great nonfiction about an historic event that was unknown to me, and two wonderful mystery series. I haven't caught up with Inspector Gamache yet, but Bury Your Dead is my favorite so far. The tagged book is the first in a series about a Muslim detective and his partner who deal with human rights cases. #AugustIsATrip