198x129mm, 214 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9781914325380 Price: £9.99 Available: June 2025 
The Mercenary |
The Mercenary & Other Stories
Mohammed Ali Alwan A powerful novel examining extremism and the forces that drive it.
What drives a man to become a Jihadi fighter? Is it a faith instilled from birth? Perhaps it is political idealism, or religious conviction? In The Mercenary, the answer is something more pressing.
Three other stories make up this collection spanning mystery and drama – ever entertaining and intriguing. |
Mohammed Ali Alwan was a prominent Saudi author known for his significant contributions to modern Arabic literature, particularly in the genre of short stories. Born in Abha in 1950, Alwan obtained a Bachelor's degree in Arabic Literature from King Saud University in 1974. He began his career at the Ministry of Information, where he steadily rose through the ranks to become an influential figure in the Saudi literary scene.
Alwan's literary style is known for its depth, simplicity, and the ability to capture the nuances of everyday life, making him a beloved and respected figure in Saudi literature. He died in 2023. |
