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The Snares

by Rav Grewal-Kök

Book Details

Publisher:Bedford Square Publishers
Published:2025-08-28
Pages:271
Format:BOOK
Language:en

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About This Book

THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH Longlisted for The Center for Fiction 2025 First Novel Prize 'Rav Grewal-Kök's literary thriller illustrates the consequences of naivety in public life, and the impossibility of reconciling duty and conscience' The Times 'Rav Grewal-Kök's intriguing novel seems intent on unsettling us from its opening pages, with coolly precise prose that sneaks nimbly around the periphery of its characters' darkest thoughts and actions' New York Times 'Grewal-Kök creates a layere

Our Review

This literary thriller plunges readers into the treacherous intersection of public life and private conscience, exploring how idealism can curdle into complicity within the corridors of power. The novel's coolly precise prose, noted by the New York Times, deftly navigates the periphery of its characters' darkest thoughts and actions, creating an atmosphere of sustained psychological tension. Grewal-Kök constructs a layered narrative that examines the impossible choices between duty and personal morality, making this far more than a conventional political thriller.

What distinguishes this work is its unflinching examination of naivety's consequences in high-stakes environments, where every alliance carries hidden costs. The author builds a world where moral compromises accumulate like shadows, creating a deeply unsettling reading experience that lingers long after the final page. Readers who appreciate character-driven suspense and nuanced political commentary will find this story particularly resonant, as it masterfully illustrates how good intentions can become ensnared in systems designed to corrupt them.

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Fiction

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Fiction