About the Book

A strange twist of fate makes a secluded Muslim woman the wife of a Hindu man. He builds a life with her but it all goes horribly wrong after a personal mishap, which leads him towards jihad. Is he finally a person with a misguided purpose or does he get a hold on his life? The Confessions of a Jihadist is a gripping and unpredictable story of how an ordinary young man hurtles towards the dark alleys of jihad, which he feels will bring him redemption from his melancholy.

About the Author

In a writing career spanning fifteen years, Ponmala has authored three critically acclaimed English novels and contributed about 500 write-ups on a variety of subjects. He has also translated a couple of Malayalam books into English. He is a member of the editorial boards of Light of Truth and Health Action. His third novel, The Dance of Shiva, was published in Malayalam in 2007 and made into a film in 2012. He also wrote the script for the movie and directed it