Synopsis of “A Shade Darker”:The inter-planetary forces (IPF) rule the known universe. A motley crew of rebels, led by Madam, although the Good Doctor would strongly disagree, are aided by Zaaro, a most reluctant hero. The rebellion is successful. Zaaro disappears as abruptly as he arrived. Madam and her crew should probably establish a new galactic order but that is too much work and way out of budget. The rebels re-brand as the resistance, Madam and the Good Doctor take up the mantle of the IPF, while a third, sinister force, continues to grow in the darkness. Will the former friends destroy each other before they discover who their real enemy is? Will Zaaro return to help them once again?”
Event details:
Date: Friday, 24 October 2025
Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: British Council Lahore Library
Ages: 16 and above
This event is free for members and non-members!
This event is appropriate for individuals 16 and above. Kindly note that the individuals under 18 need to be accompanied by their parents/guardians. Therefore, kindly register an adult alongwith the child. Prior registration is mandatory and the registrations for non-members will close on 22 October 2025. Please note that you will receive a confirmation email from our library team with details of our access guidelines before the event.
If you face any difficulty in registering for this event, please write to us at librarylhr@britishcouncil.org.pk
About Sidra F. Sheikh:
Sidra F. Sheikh is a lawyer and a writer. She is the author of the bestselling The Light Blue Jumper, published in June 2017 by Mongrel Books, Karachi and its sequel, A Shade Darker, published by Windy Beach Books in April 2025. Her poems, ‘No One Likes You’ and ‘The Monster is Real’ were published in the Aleph Review, Volume 5 and in Koi Hai, Letters to Palestine, by Zuka Books, respectively. She has a BSc in Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science, is a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales and an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
About Awais Khan:
Awais Khan is the award-winning author of four novels: In the Company of Strangers, No Honour, Someone Like Her and most recently In the Shadows of Love. He is published by Simon & Schuster, Orenda Books and Hera Books. He regularly appears on TV and Radio, with his latest appearance being in a standalone episode of In the Studio on BBC. He was also recently featured in Forbes. He has been on the judging panel of prominent literary prizes Like Cheshire Novel Prize and Gwyl Crime Cymru Novel Prize and is a graduate of Durham University. He studied creative writing with Faber Academy in London.
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