The Spinners Tale by Omar Shahid Hamid

The Spinner’s Tale by Omar Shahid Hamid is an award-winning Pakistani novel that delves into the dark, complex, and chilling world of terrorism, friendship, and betrayal. Inspired by real-life events, the book follows the story of three childhood friends who take drastically different paths in life.

Set against the backdrop of Pakistan’s turbulent political and social landscape, the novel examines how circumstances, ideologies, and choices can transform ordinary individuals into something unrecognizable. With gripping storytelling and a haunting narrative, Omar Shahid Hamid explores themes of loyalty, radicalization, morality, and the price of choices.

Winner of the 2017 Karachi Literature Festival Book Prize, The Spinner’s Tale is not only a psychological and political thriller but also a deep reflection on the complexities of modern-day Pakistan.