The Red Island: The Gatekeeper (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789948727392)

"An Emirati fever dream" - "a storyline that resonates deeply" - "a timeless love story"

The Red Island is a Middle Eastern Literary Romance, a captivating blend of reality and fantasy, a love letter to the United Arab Emirates by Adil Alzarooni.

The Plot: In the forgotten ruins of Al Jazirah Al Hamra, a young Emirati man must confront his deepest fears and the magic that binds his fate. As he seeks to rescue a friend and reunite with his lost love, whispers of jinns and dark magic challenge his very identity. Will he find the strength to face his demons, or will he be consumed by the darkness lurking within?

Immerse yourself in this rare English-language Emirati novel, a mesmerizing coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of the UAE in 2001, weaved with rich Arab culture and traditions, which delves into the profound themes of love, identity, and cultural fears in an emerging society.