Qisas by AA Freda

A globe-spanning thriller that feels torn from the headlines, Qisas by AA Freda is a gripping piece of pulp drama, complete with runaway royal princes, epic shootouts, and a conspiracy-fueled edge that never lets up. As in the other Sam and James adventures, the core duo is complex and compelling, while the plot elements are sensational, leaning into the impossible when it comes to narrow escapes and action sequences, but never veering fully into unbelievable. The thematic line of terrorist attacks on US soil and instability in the Middle East feels perennially relevant, but the tension of recent years is reaching a fever pitch, making this entertaining thriller a timely escape.