Recai Osman: Muslim, philosopher, billionaire and Superhero? WINNER OF THE GENERAL FICTION/NOVEL CATEGORY OF THE 2012 NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDS! Controversial and daring, Shadow on the Wall details the transformation of Recai Osman from complicated man to Superhero. Forced to witness the cruelty of the Morality Police in his home city of Elih, Turkey, Recai is called upon by the power of the desert to be the vehicle of change. Does he have the strength to answer Allah's call or will his dark past and self doubt stand in his way?Pulling on his faith in Allah, the friendship of a Jewish father-figure and a deeply held belief that his people deserve better, Recai Osman must become The SandStorm.In the tradition of books by Margaret Atwood and Salman Rushdie, Shadow on the Wall tackles issues of religion, gender, corruption and the basic human condition. Beautiful and challenging, this is not a book to miss. Recognition of Shadow on the Wall, the first book in The SandStorm Chronicles: Winner of the General Fiction/Novel Category of the 2012 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist in the Multicultural Fiction category for the 2012 International Book Awards have been announced. Up Authors Nominee for best cover design Honorable Mention in the Los Angeles Book Festival General Fiction Award Honorable Mention in the DIY Book Festival General Fiction Award Honorable Mention in the Paris Book Festival General Fiction Award Nominee for the The 2012 USA Best Book Awards for Multicultural and Literary Fiction