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Badal: The Revenge
The land is known as the graveyard of empires. Its inhabitants, warlike Pashtuns, strictly follow their ancient sacred code of honor, Pashtunwali. The most important clause of that code is Badal, the revenge. A Pashtun must avenge murder of his family no matter what is the cost. Otherwise, he is a pariah in his own community.
The year is 1985. Baz is just ten year old when his entire family is killed. Despite his young age, he manages to kill all the murderers save one. He flees his village for bordering Afghanistan. Under patronage of his father's old friend, Ustad Karim Khan, he lives there and participates in war. His mentor is killed by Arab mujahidin. He takes revenge and moves to Pakistan as Kabul falls to Taliban. It is the post nine-eleven world when a corrupt police officer snatches his money and sends him to jail. He tracks that officer to get his money back, and finds that the officer is involved with a group of Arabs who are planning to attack USA on 4th of July. He helps the US and Pakistani intelligence agencies in exposing the plot and learns that the man who is selected for the mission is the lone surviving killer of his family. The terrorist plot has been already put into motion. He must foil it, and above all he must take badal.
The year is 1985. Baz is just ten year old when his entire family is killed. Despite his young age, he manages to kill all the murderers save one. He flees his village for bordering Afghanistan. Under patronage of his father's old friend, Ustad Karim Khan, he lives there and participates in war. His mentor is killed by Arab mujahidin. He takes revenge and moves to Pakistan as Kabul falls to Taliban. It is the post nine-eleven world when a corrupt police officer snatches his money and sends him to jail. He tracks that officer to get his money back, and finds that the officer is involved with a group of Arabs who are planning to attack USA on 4th of July. He helps the US and Pakistani intelligence agencies in exposing the plot and learns that the man who is selected for the mission is the lone surviving killer of his family. The terrorist plot has been already put into motion. He must foil it, and above all he must take badal.
136 pages, Paperback
First published March 20, 2014
About the author
Adnan Wahab Khan
1 book2 followersBorn in April of 1969 in Lahore, Pakistan, Adnan Khan as a child dreamed of being a hobbyist painter, but after getting introduced to computers in 1989, he shifted gears and majored in software development at University of Cyprus in Nicosia. After graduating from the university, he went on to eventually found a software development firm in Lahore and soon made a reputation in providing solutions in banking sector.
He is an avid reader since childhood, and luckily he found many books within his home, and he spared none. Before completing his high school, he had read many classical works written or translated in his national language, Urdu.
First English language novel that he read was The Icarus Agenda, and he became a lifelong fan of Robert Ludlum after reading that novel.
He loves to read humor, and his favorite authors are Mark Twain, Stephen Leacock, Dave Barry, and Urdu language satirists Ibn Insha and Musthaq Ahmad Yusufi.
He started writing his first novel, Badal - The Revenge, in 2012, which was completed in 2014. He is working on his second, yet unnamed novel, which deals with desire of a man to relive his life.
He is an avid reader since childhood, and luckily he found many books within his home, and he spared none. Before completing his high school, he had read many classical works written or translated in his national language, Urdu.
First English language novel that he read was The Icarus Agenda, and he became a lifelong fan of Robert Ludlum after reading that novel.
He loves to read humor, and his favorite authors are Mark Twain, Stephen Leacock, Dave Barry, and Urdu language satirists Ibn Insha and Musthaq Ahmad Yusufi.
He started writing his first novel, Badal - The Revenge, in 2012, which was completed in 2014. He is working on his second, yet unnamed novel, which deals with desire of a man to relive his life.
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August 27, 2016
Excellent Book . . starting from the vicinity of Islamabad and taking to the outlawed tribal areas of Pakistan, The Author masterfully unfold the thrilling mystery of young Baz Khan, an afghan refugee who is seeking revenge of his slain family from brutal Arab Mujaheddins under the sacred code of Pashtun society . . The mystery peaks as he finds the murder of his family and most wanted terrorists are the same people.
A book giving deep insight of Pashtun society and its centuries old code of honour, revenge and naked brutality.
A MUST READ!
A book giving deep insight of Pashtun society and its centuries old code of honour, revenge and naked brutality.
A MUST READ!
April 18, 2014
Based on facts written in an excellent style. although never heard of the writer before, but he has great n fantastic grip on the plot. Drama, action, suspense all necessary items are involved while describing the facts regarding the critical situation in Afghanistan, Pakistan and USA.
April 18, 2014
very excellent book on pak Afghanistan border area culture and civilization . it reveals the situation wich prevails their . a very rare book for writers and peoples who want understand the situation of Afghanistan and Pakistan culture of that border area . writer adnan khan write that novel for international world who want to understand about this area . revenge badal is local custom wich is base for terrorism and world is not understanding this big thing . they need to read this book . a big book for every one . have great work .
May 7, 2014
This tale of revenge begins in a small village in Afghanistan and ends in America’s favorite theme park, Disneyland.
Baz was just 10 years old when Jabir Baig and his sons murdered Baz’s father, mother, and brothers. Baz survives and plots his revenge. He later learns that Ajab Baig, one of Jabir Baig’s sons, is a member of Al-Qaeeda and is planning an attack on Disneyland. Baz finds himself in a race against time to foil plot and take revenge for what happened to his family.
I found the novel very interesting and full of suspense. Author’s knowledge of Afghan culture and traditions is commendable. It is indeed a good read for those who enjoy reading thriller novels or have interest in learning about Afghans and their traditions.
Baz was just 10 years old when Jabir Baig and his sons murdered Baz’s father, mother, and brothers. Baz survives and plots his revenge. He later learns that Ajab Baig, one of Jabir Baig’s sons, is a member of Al-Qaeeda and is planning an attack on Disneyland. Baz finds himself in a race against time to foil plot and take revenge for what happened to his family.
I found the novel very interesting and full of suspense. Author’s knowledge of Afghan culture and traditions is commendable. It is indeed a good read for those who enjoy reading thriller novels or have interest in learning about Afghans and their traditions.
November 4, 2014
A book from a Pakistani is a rare treat. This one although has Pakistani aspect to it but is too bollywood style. Nonetheless a good attempt and looking forward to author's next novel.
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