Johnny Fracture by Waheed Ibne Musa

About the Book:  “Amidst the crowd, tumbling like a stone, although lying on the roads, I’m but a life. However, if you still think string pulling fingers can’t pull the trigger, then try me!”

This is what an old street busker thinks and decides when catastrophe turns towards his dog, which is unaware of human discrimination and doesn’t know that man can go to such extremes due to his ego on petty issues.

They marooned him in a Godforsaken place – a place from where no one could ever have escaped.

The story sheds light on the dark side of illegal gold mining in Africa.

Conflicts between Italian mobsters and Mexican mafia, underground fights, blend of human love and animal affection, this compelling story will leave a deep impact on hearts.

Cosa Nostra says: "HELLAO!"

Johnny Fracture’, needless to say it was a thrilling experience reading this book. I had my hot coffee ready, my laptop open (as my genuine intention was to work), and some caramel pop-corn (just-in-case).

Book Review:

An anonymous poor old man living in beggarly condition with his loyal dog, gets himself into an unfortunate situation facing criminals and gangsters. A man who wanted nothing but a simple living condition and little-bit of happiness in his life, ends-up with tragic circumstances and tough times. An unknown man in the present but a ferocious name from the past with power in his fist serves justice for his loved ones and never loses hope of survival. The beauty of this book was the unexpected-twisted plots. SUPERB!!   Though I have to confess, I wasn't happy in the beginning and felt a little dragged while progressing ahead; life of an old man and a bunch of criminals seeking revenge by taking away the life of a dog didn't create the spark in my eyes, it felt a little out of place and quite unnecessary.

Yet, as the book progresses the story line captured my attention, I couldn't put the book down afterwards. And my coffee went from steaming hot to icy-cold.

With magnificent writing skills and wonderful characterisation, this author has created another level for the upcoming writers. 

As I have always mentioned that I enjoy reads which have a happy ending, after-all books are the only escape yet this particular book without an actual happy-ending touched my heart.