Ishtiaq Ahmad is a fiction writer from Pakistan famous for his spy, detective novels in the Urdu, and is the author of the highest number of novels (his 773rd novel is published by Atlantis Publications in April 2011) by any author in any language throughout the world. He started his career by writing short stories for children and then wrote his first novel in 1973. He was at his peak of popularity in the '70s to '90s due to his Inspector Jamshed series, Inspector Kamran Mirza series, and Shoki series. As of 2011 he is editor of the Urdu magazine, Bachon ka islam and is writing novels for Atlantis Publications, Karachi.
A man convicted of murder, just 12 hours away from his hanging, asks to meet Inspector Jamshaid as his last wish. All he wants is for his case to be reopened after his execution so that he can be proven innocent and the real murderer can be caught. The Jamshaid family immediately jumps into action, racing against time to save him.
At every turn, you find yourself suspecting one person after another, convinced you’ve figured out who’s guilty, only for the story to unfold in a way you could never have anticipated. The twists, the suspense, and the way everything comes together are simply amazing.
Just 93 pages, yet so gripping that I finished it in a single sitting. This is exactly the kind of mystery that reminds you why you love reading.
There were a few moments that required some suspension of disbelief, but honestly, I didn't care enough to let them ruin the experience. The suspense, the twists, and the final reveal made this an absolutely amazing read. A perfect little mystery!