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GHAD is a Toronto writer and artist crafting urban crime thrillers that bring clarity to a world often misunderstood. His stories focus on the psychology, relationships, and consequences behind the headlines, written to engage hearts and amplify voices lost to the streets.

“I know this world because I came from it.”

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Ghad A lot of my life has been a mystery in itself. Coming from the world I come from, there are stories, secrets, and moments that most people will never …moreA lot of my life has been a mystery in itself. Coming from the world I come from, there are stories, secrets, and moments that most people will never see or understand. I could easily spin a plot for a book just by reflecting on my past life in the underworld and the lessons that came with it.(less)
Ghad I’d travel into Dan Brown’s world, where Robert Langdon goes on those incredible thriller adventures set in real-world locations. I’ve always admired …moreI’d travel into Dan Brown’s world, where Robert Langdon goes on those incredible thriller adventures set in real-world locations. I’ve always admired how his stories blend mystery, history, and intellect, and I’d love to experience that kind of high-stakes chase through ancient cities and secret societies.(less)
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