Almost Surely Dead
"Amina Akhtar's Almost Surely Dead is a witty, fresh psychological thriller that's part stalker thriller, part ghost story. This book took turns I never saw coming. I was up all night, tearing through the pages as the mysterious pieces came together, leading to an explosive conclusion." --Mindy Kaling
A psychological thriller with a twist, Almost Surely Dead is a chilling account of how one woman's life spins out of control after a terrifying--and seemingly random--attempt on her life.
Dunia Ahmed lives an ordinary life--or she definitely used to. Now she's the subject of a true crime podcast. She's been missing for over a year, and no one knows if she's dead or alive. But her story has listeners obsessed, and people everywhere are sporting merch that demands "Find Dunia!"
In the days before her disappearance, Dunia is a successful pharmacist living in New York. The daughter of Pakistani immigrants, she's coping with a broken engagement and the death of her mother. But then something happens that really shakes up her world: someone tries to murder her.
When her would-be killer winds up dead, Dunia figures the worst is over. But then there's another attempt on her life...and another. And police suspect someone close to her may be the culprit. Dunia struggles to make sense of what's happening. And as childhood superstitions seep into her reality, she becomes convinced that someone--or something--is truly after her.
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As Dunia struggles to make sense of why someone is trying to kill her, old childhood superstitions start to permeate reality. She becomes convinced that some sinister force is stalking her, ratcheting the suspense. The police suspect someone close to Dunia may be responsible, but the truth remains tantalizingly out of reach for both Dunia and the reader.
Akhtar does an excellent job pacing the suspense and the mystery around Dunia’s disappearance. Side plots like Dunia’s family dynamics and background as the daughter of Pakistani immigrants, as well as the true-crime podcast covering her case, add many interesting dimensions without taking away from the main storyline. The superstitious elements provide a unique undercurrent in the story.
This book has many thrills and chills galore as you race to find out why someone wants Dunia dead and whether she will survive. The mysteries piled upon the secrets will keep readers gripped until the final pages. For fans of fast-paced suspense thrillers with intriguing characters, many twists, and a dash of culture. I got this book from Prime Reads.
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