With a structure reminiscent of American Beauty, Umair Naeem’s first book is a thriller with a spiritual angle. The book traces the journey of Hyder’s life at two levels – the physical, where he is a successful, powerful photographer – and the metaphysical, where he is trapped in the mist, forced to confront his many failings and the havoc he has wreaked on the lives of others.   Set in the socialite culture of Karachi, Drowning Shadows is a racy, psycho-spiritual thriller. It isn’t a murder mystery in the conventional sense.  In fact, it isn’t till you’re over halfway into the book that that the twist in the reality of Hyder’s life reveals itself.   

Agent: Anuj Edit: Sharvani