The Second Coming

In the remnants of a fractured UK England is on the brink of collapse where far-right militias rise to power. As Islamophobia and English nationalism ignite brutal violence 19-year-old Marah Sultana is thrust into a fight for survival. Hunted by forces seeking control she carries a secret powerful enough to change the course of the war-and the future of the world. In a world in which America's reign as a superpower has crumbled its mercenaries now rule in its shadowIn The Second Coming Tariq Mehmood delivers a searing unflinching narrative that mirrors his own lifelong struggle for justice. This novel is not just fiction-it's a reflection of real-world battles. Mehmood's powerful storytelling compels readers to confront uncomfortable truths while offering a gripping emotional journey of resistance and survival.A dystopian desi mash-up of The Handmaid's Tale Clockwork Orange and V for Vendetta. The Second Coming warns of the dangers of right-wing nationalism and white supremacy and imagines where such hate could take England if it is not somehow nipped in the bud. -Paul Cochrane journalist Middle East EyeA must-read dystopian fantasy about race religion and love. Unmissable - Melvin Burgess novelist winner of the Carnegie Medal and the LA prize for Teenage FictionAn unforgettable novel both vivid and nightmarishly plausible. - Peter Kalu novelist storyteller playwright and poet.