Fear is Just a Word

Fear is Just a Word is a powerful and moving account of Miriam Rodriguez's quest for justice after her daughter Karen was murdered by a drug cartel in Mexico. Ahmed weaves together the story of the cartel's rise to power, the use of violence, and the kidnapping and murder of tens of thousands, with Miriam's own story of determination and resilience.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

A work of journalistic brilliance and rare humanity, "Fear Is Just a Word" by Ahmed is a remarkable achievement that delves into the complex and harrowing world of drug cartels in Mexico. Ahmed's writing is characterized by uncommon authority and a broken heart, as he paints a vivid portrait of the collapse of formal justice in one Mexican town. The story follows fifty-six-year-old Miriam Rodriguez, who stalks one of the men she believes was involved in the murder of her daughter Karen. Miriam, a brilliant and strategic woman, uses her wits and resources to orchestrate the arrest of her daughter's killer, exacting her own revenge. Woven into this deeply researched account is the story of how cartels built their power in Mexico, escalated the use of violence, and kidnapped and murdered tens of thousands. Karen was just one of the many people who disappeared, and Miriam's crusade to track down her daughter's killers and help other victimized families is a testament to her strength and determination. Ahmed's writing is characterized by its ability to convey the raw emotions and experiences of those affected by the drug war, making it an unforgettable and moving portrait of a woman, a town, and a country in crisis.

Weight: 632g
Dimension: 164 x 244 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349726915