For centuries, the East has been exploited for its wealth. When London is struck by a spectacular terrorist attack, the balance of narratives abruptly fractures. Accusations harden, mourning is orchestrated, and truth becomes increasingly obscured. At the heart of this crisis stands Ramiar Navadi, a charismatic and enigmatic figure caught in a covert struggle over zarshium, a rare element with far-reaching energy, military, and technological implications. At his side is Isla Pendrake, heiress to a global media empire, torn between family loyalty and the pursuit of truth. In a world where war is no longer waged openly but through information, markets, and manipulation, Eastern Strike exposes the mechanics of a global confrontation in which love, power, and narrative become weapons and where revealing the truth may be more dangerous than violence itself.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Drawing on his experience in the oil and gas industry, Fouad A. Saad explores the geopolitical stakes surrounding natural resources. His debut novel, Eastern Strike, immerses readers in the heart of contemporary power struggles, where raw materials, technology, and diplomacy collide in a relentless battle for dominance. Grounded in firsthand knowledge of the field, Fouad A. Saad delivers a gripping and compelling narrative, marking a powerful entry into fiction.