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The light and the ashes: volume II
The two-part series THE BLOOD OF STONES
If Egyptology and the plight of the Palestinians speak to you, these novels will captivate you. Inspired by real events, the story weaves a rich and complex narrative set against the backdrop of the Egyptian revolution of 2011 and 2013. The author brings to life flesh-and-blood characters caught in the tension between tradition and modernity, as geopolitical stakes threaten to ignite conflict across the Middle East. From Cairo to Montreal, from Barcelona to Tel Aviv, Rome, and Paris, men and women navigate paths on a collision course.
The Light and the Ashes volume II
Fadilah and Aïcha remained friends after Fadilah's studies in archaeology ended. One year after President Morsi's election, the Egyptian people returned to the streets to contest the gains of the 2011 revolution. Meanwhile, with the assistance of the Iranian secret police, the Salah Ad-Din brigade casts a shadow over the Middle East. A threat that could trigger a war across the entire region.hat did Faysal say to Fadilah about this possibility? Who is Aïcha really?
In this novel, the story is equally compelling. The author tells us about a contemporary Egypt, grappling with the traditions and decisions of the past and the actions of the present.
From Paris to Alexandria to Cairo, from Tehran to Tel Aviv, a race against time is underway to avert the worst...
If Egyptology and the plight of the Palestinians speak to you, these novels will captivate you. Inspired by real events, the story weaves a rich and complex narrative set against the backdrop of the Egyptian revolution of 2011 and 2013. The author brings to life flesh-and-blood characters caught in the tension between tradition and modernity, as geopolitical stakes threaten to ignite conflict across the Middle East. From Cairo to Montreal, from Barcelona to Tel Aviv, Rome, and Paris, men and women navigate paths on a collision course.
The Light and the Ashes volume II
Fadilah and Aïcha remained friends after Fadilah's studies in archaeology ended. One year after President Morsi's election, the Egyptian people returned to the streets to contest the gains of the 2011 revolution. Meanwhile, with the assistance of the Iranian secret police, the Salah Ad-Din brigade casts a shadow over the Middle East. A threat that could trigger a war across the entire region.hat did Faysal say to Fadilah about this possibility? Who is Aïcha really?
In this novel, the story is equally compelling. The author tells us about a contemporary Egypt, grappling with the traditions and decisions of the past and the actions of the present.
From Paris to Alexandria to Cairo, from Tehran to Tel Aviv, a race against time is underway to avert the worst...
276 pages, Paperback
Published February 26, 2025
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September 29, 2025
After devouring The Blood of Stones, I had high expectations for its sequel, The Light and the Ashes. I was not disappointed! The intensity and depth of the first book are still there, but with even greater maturity in both writing and themes.
What I loved most was the continuity: the characters we learned to love (or hate) evolve in an even more unpredictable and tense context. Their choices feel increasingly heavy with consequences—not only for themselves but for everything around them.
Once again, the author brilliantly weaves together the personal and the political. Love, ideals, violence, and betrayal intersect in a story you can’t put down. The pages fly by, yet the novel also makes you reflect on issues that are frighteningly current.
If The Blood of Stones hooked me, The Light and the Ashes fully won me over. A powerful, moving sequel that confirms Pierre Laflamme’s remarkable talent.
— Manon Duplessis, August 17, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The sequel we were waiting for – The Light and the Ashes.
Pierre Laflamme continues the story begun in The Blood of Stones, delivering a political thriller of rare intensity. Two years after the events of the first volume, Egypt rises once more: President Morsi falters, Tahrir Square ignites, and revolt spreads through the streets of Cairo.
At the heart of this chaos, Fadilah—now a graduate—pursues her personal journey while remaining close to the enigmatic Aïcha, whose secrets keep the tension alive. Laflamme skillfully blends international espionage, terrorist plots, and complex geopolitical stakes, while breathing life into vivid and believable characters.
The strength of this novel lies in its ability to combine action with reflection. Every decision carries weight, and the writing—visual, cinematic—pulls the reader straight into the fear, urgency, and fragile hope of the moment.
The Light and the Ashes confirms the power of the diptych begun with The Blood of Stones, offering a gripping tale where politics, love, and courage intertwine with intensity. A must-read for anyone following Fadilah’s journey and the turmoil of today’s Middle East.
— Marion Berthiaume, May 6, 2025
What I loved most was the continuity: the characters we learned to love (or hate) evolve in an even more unpredictable and tense context. Their choices feel increasingly heavy with consequences—not only for themselves but for everything around them.
Once again, the author brilliantly weaves together the personal and the political. Love, ideals, violence, and betrayal intersect in a story you can’t put down. The pages fly by, yet the novel also makes you reflect on issues that are frighteningly current.
If The Blood of Stones hooked me, The Light and the Ashes fully won me over. A powerful, moving sequel that confirms Pierre Laflamme’s remarkable talent.
— Manon Duplessis, August 17, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The sequel we were waiting for – The Light and the Ashes.
Pierre Laflamme continues the story begun in The Blood of Stones, delivering a political thriller of rare intensity. Two years after the events of the first volume, Egypt rises once more: President Morsi falters, Tahrir Square ignites, and revolt spreads through the streets of Cairo.
At the heart of this chaos, Fadilah—now a graduate—pursues her personal journey while remaining close to the enigmatic Aïcha, whose secrets keep the tension alive. Laflamme skillfully blends international espionage, terrorist plots, and complex geopolitical stakes, while breathing life into vivid and believable characters.
The strength of this novel lies in its ability to combine action with reflection. Every decision carries weight, and the writing—visual, cinematic—pulls the reader straight into the fear, urgency, and fragile hope of the moment.
The Light and the Ashes confirms the power of the diptych begun with The Blood of Stones, offering a gripping tale where politics, love, and courage intertwine with intensity. A must-read for anyone following Fadilah’s journey and the turmoil of today’s Middle East.
— Marion Berthiaume, May 6, 2025
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