Language of Secrets (Khan) - Book Reviews

Book Reviews
Khan delivers an action-packed police procedural complemented by strong characters with believable motives.
Associated Press


Those prepared to slog through the blizzard of poetry used to convey clues will be rewarded by a gripping climax in the snowy wilderness of Ontario’s Algonquin Park.
Publishers Weekly


(Starred review.) Part of the search hinges on Khattak's knowledge of Arabic poetry, but this isn't a puzzle mystery; rather it is a novel of character and mores, and an exceptionally fine one. Verdict: A heartfelt novel for lovers of crime fiction and anyone interested in the complexities of living as a Muslim in the West today. —David Keymer, Modesto, CA
Library Journal


The cell members are afforded fully dimensional personalities and varied passions, ideals, and justifications for their actions; everyone has their reasons, Khan understands, and her nuanced exploration of those reasons elevates her second novel.... A smart, measured, immersive dive into a poorly understood, terrifyingly relevant subculture of violent extremism.
Kirkus Reviews