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Ghamiz / غامض
424 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2026
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June 20, 2026
Book Review: Ghamiz by Nazia Kamran Kashif
Ghamiz is a unique addition to Urdu suspense, mystery, and horror novels. I came upon the novel by chance through praise on a Facebook group. First of all, the cover was very intriguing. Then I heard praise about Nazia Kamran Kashif, the author, and how she had written a unique novel. After that, I read some reviews, and the following keywords sparked my interest: Shams al-Ma'arif, al-Buni, Nephilim, occult, gematria, Ilm al-Jafar, djinns, Illuminati, etc. I have never ordered a novel so quickly after just coming across it before Ghamiz. I was not disappointed.
Ghamiz means hidden or difficult to comprehend. In a way, it can also refer to occult arts and hidden sciences. The novel is unique because it runs subplots across multiple timelines: 1224, 1573, 1773, to name a few, and across different locations like Baghdad, Cairo, London, Edinburgh, and Rajasthan. The novel has several protagonists and antagonists from different religions, cultures, and times. But as the plot reaches its climax, they weave together pretty nicely.
One of the good things about the novel is that it is well researched and well written. The myths surrounding Shams al-Ma'arif and al-Buni are cleared. Details from the occult are mostly correct. There was only one mistake that I noticed: the author Travis McHenry was cited in a subplot set in 1773, whereas he is alive and exists in the current era. I informed Travis, and he laughed but was honoured to be mentioned in an Urdu novel. Excerpts outlining information about demons and djinns are also correct.
Ultimately, it is a story about the forces of darkness trying to awaken ancient entities, and how the guardians of the forces of light across different times and places rise to stop the awakening of an ancient menace and save the world. The pacing is fast and keeps you on your toes. I managed to finish the novel in a week.
What I liked about the novel the most was that it was well researched. The author knew her source material. The plot was also very interesting. I had to refer to video blogs by Furqan Qureshi for further information on some topics.
Overall, it is an interesting read, and I hope readers will enjoy it. I wanted to write more, but I do not want to spoil the fun.
Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Ghamiz is a unique addition to Urdu suspense, mystery, and horror novels. I came upon the novel by chance through praise on a Facebook group. First of all, the cover was very intriguing. Then I heard praise about Nazia Kamran Kashif, the author, and how she had written a unique novel. After that, I read some reviews, and the following keywords sparked my interest: Shams al-Ma'arif, al-Buni, Nephilim, occult, gematria, Ilm al-Jafar, djinns, Illuminati, etc. I have never ordered a novel so quickly after just coming across it before Ghamiz. I was not disappointed.
Ghamiz means hidden or difficult to comprehend. In a way, it can also refer to occult arts and hidden sciences. The novel is unique because it runs subplots across multiple timelines: 1224, 1573, 1773, to name a few, and across different locations like Baghdad, Cairo, London, Edinburgh, and Rajasthan. The novel has several protagonists and antagonists from different religions, cultures, and times. But as the plot reaches its climax, they weave together pretty nicely.
One of the good things about the novel is that it is well researched and well written. The myths surrounding Shams al-Ma'arif and al-Buni are cleared. Details from the occult are mostly correct. There was only one mistake that I noticed: the author Travis McHenry was cited in a subplot set in 1773, whereas he is alive and exists in the current era. I informed Travis, and he laughed but was honoured to be mentioned in an Urdu novel. Excerpts outlining information about demons and djinns are also correct.
Ultimately, it is a story about the forces of darkness trying to awaken ancient entities, and how the guardians of the forces of light across different times and places rise to stop the awakening of an ancient menace and save the world. The pacing is fast and keeps you on your toes. I managed to finish the novel in a week.
What I liked about the novel the most was that it was well researched. The author knew her source material. The plot was also very interesting. I had to refer to video blogs by Furqan Qureshi for further information on some topics.
Overall, it is an interesting read, and I hope readers will enjoy it. I wanted to write more, but I do not want to spoil the fun.
Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
July 20, 2026
a must read for everyone ....
May 7, 2026
Amazing
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