Author Jamil Ahmad has received worldwide acclaim for his stunning debut novel, The Wandering Falcon/. Here, Ahmad transports listeners to the oft-misunderstood region where Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan meet-the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)-for a gripping portrait of an honor-bound people shaped and defined by ancient traditions and conflicts. 'A striking debut . The power and beauty of these stories are unparalleled in most fiction to come out of south Asia.'-Guardian