Book 2, Adventures with the Awliya

Through the Blue Gate, the sequel to Beyond the Forest, is a story of adventure, friendship and growth, in which three children, under the guidance of an unassuming wise-woman, travel through a magical Mihrab into the legendarium of the Awliya: the mystics of an ancient spiritual path, upholders of an enduring legacy. The books revive with fresh and present life a semi-mythical canon from Islamic heritage, exploring cultures, heroes and quests from across the world. All this is seen through the eyes of young Muslim protagonists from our time, who embark on a discovery of the visible and invisible worlds around them.

Published December 2021 Paperback, 250 pages