The Hypebeast
The Hypebeast by Adnan Khan is a novel published by Dundurn Press on May 20, 2025. This 408-page book is written in English and explores the life of Hamid Shaikh, a small-time crook navigating a world filled with scams and deception. As he seeks to elevate his status through various cons, Hamid becomes entangled with a charismatic social-media imam whose intentions are far from clear.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of ambition, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. As Hamid’s girlfriend Natalie Mendoza goes missing, he is drawn into the world of Abdul Mohammad, a former Guantanamo Bay detainee. The story presents a blend of humor and satire while examining the intersection of crime and faith, ultimately challenging Hamid to confront the darkness within himself.
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Striving to get ahead in a world of scams, Hamid is caught in the fervour surrounding a charismatic social-media imam with questionable intentions.
Hamid Shaikh is a small-time crook in the big city, hoping that one of his cons will lead to riches. Tax fraud, telemarketing tricks, government scams. Whatever it takes. When he’s not working the phones hustling fake promises, he dreams of a move that will finally announce his arrival.
When his girlfriend Natalie Mendoza vanishes, Hamid finds himself pulled into the orbit of former Guantanamo Bay detainee turned social-media imam Abdul Mohammad. On the surface, Abdul’s organization is virtuous: they are helping other detainees rehabilitate to life outside the prison. But as Hamid dives deeper into Abdul’s nebulous and luxurious world, he finds a confusing mix of religious zeal and cynical self-advancement. With his connection to the imam deepening, Hamid must decide just how far into darkness he can go before losing sight of himself.
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