Finding Nouf

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Zo Ferraris's electrifying debut of taut psychological suspense provides a unique glimpse into Saudi Arabia and its societal dynamics. When sixteen-year-old Nouf goes missing with a truck and her favorite camel, her prominent family enlists Nayir al-Sharqi, a desert guide, to lead the search. After ten days of searching, her body is found by desert travelers. The coroner's report reveals she died not from dehydration but from drowning, raising suspicions as her family appears disinterested in uncovering the truth. Nayir, a gentle and pious Palestinian orphan, feels compelled to investigate her death, pushing him into the secret life of a wealthy teenage girl in a strictly gender-segregated society. Initially shocked by the idea of a woman who reveals her face and works publicly, Nayir realizes he must collaborate with Katya Hijazi, a lab worker at the coroner's office, to access the hidden world of women. Their partnership challenges Nayir's beliefs and desires, leading to unexpected revelations. Fast-paced and immersive, this story offers an intimate look at a closed society while unraveling a gripping literary mystery.