It is an unbiased account and there is nothing that has been deliberately mentioned to hurt the feelings of any individual, community, and religion. It is a work of fiction and there is no particular motive behind writing this story. The writer has mostly concentrated on the stylistic features of writing because this story stands somewhere between drama and novel, for the narration and dialogue seem to be competing with each other.

The writer has experimented with the style of story writing and well-informed readers will be able to find the uniqueness of syntax which is rather unconventional.

The flow of the events is spontaneous and the pace is quick to keep the readers totally absorbed in the story.

With Best Wishes

Professor Divan

(Delhi University)

Preface

Chapter One-Kashmir Ordeal

Chapter Two-Michael & Mumtaz

Chapter Three-Taliban Connection

Chapter Four-Indian Experience

Chapter Five-Pious Muslim

Chapter Six-First Interrogation

Chapter Seven-In the Prison

Chapter Eight-The Prison Inmates

Chapter Nine-Ordeal Continues

Chapter Ten-The Afghans

Chapter Eleven-The Court Order

Chapter Twelve-Back in US

Chapter Thirteen-9/11 and Shabir

Chapter Fourteen-FBI Style

Chapter Fifteen-Srinagar

Chapter Fifteen-Interrogation Continues

Chapter Sixteen-Terrorist Connection

Chapter Seventeen-Master's Justice

Chapter Eighteen-New Delhi

Chapter Nineteen-Tracing the Clues

Chapter Twenty-Michael at Last

Chapter Twenty-One-All Smiles