Since we can't count on visiting Cairo right now, we might as well binge on Parker Bilal's atmospheric mysteries . . . [An] excellent series . . . Bilal [writes] in great depth and detail about Egypt's turbulent political landscape. But it's the tragic story of one girl that really captures the climate of fear and rage that has come to define life in a perpetual war zone.

The New York Times Book Review on THE GHOST RUNNER

Makana's sharp and sometimes melancholy observations bring both Cairo and Siwa to life, and Bilal handles grotesque crimes delicately, favoring characterization and culture over blood and gore. This third Makana installment is a literary gem.

starred review, Booklist on THE GHOST RUNNER

With its elegant prose and its incisive insight into the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, Makana's third appearance transcends genre, satisfying fans of both mystery and literary fiction.

Kirkus Reviews on THE GHOST RUNNER

Well-crafted . . . concludes with satisfying dashes of action and keen deduction.

Publishers Weekly on THE GHOST RUNNER