9th August, 2025 in Recommended Reads

The Gales of Alexandria by Ehab Elgammal

“Your turn will come before you know it. It will be you who will make the world a better place. You will bring glory to our beloved Misr and lead America with compassion and understanding; you will be the bridge. . .” From its broad array of poignant characters, the novel, The Gales of Alexandria, by Ehab Elgammal, centers upon Omar El-Mohammedi, as he seeks to overcome his grief at the loss of his son. However, he is soon designated by the CIA to prevent another potential terrorist attack by the deciphering of a key memento left by his son: a cryptic journal. Set within the turbulent backdrop of post-9/11 global politics and the Arab Spring, The Gales of Alexandria engages within themes centered on psychological fragmentation wrought by war and displacement, forcing us to confront the moral complexities of faith, family, and identity.