About this Event
Moderating this discussion is culture writer and author, Kirthana Ramisetti. This event will be hosted at The Strand at Columbus (SCA) located at 450 Columbus Ave.
This event is co-presented with the Asian American Writers' Workshop. For more information, please visit their website at aaww.org.
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An intoxicating drama set in the world of New York City’s elite, A Killer in the Family explores the underside of the American dream and asks, what happens when you marry into a family that keeps secrets?
It’s time for Ali, a good-natured Mumbai party-boy, to grow up. The first step to settling down is an arranged marriage to Maryam, the daughter of Abbas Khan, a New York real estate tycoon. She’s pretty, demure, and respectable—unlike her sister, Farhan, a sexy, rebellious divorcée.
After the wedding, Ali moves to New York and enjoys the privileges of being an honorary Khan: private helicopters, supertall skyscrapers, and a Gatsbyesque house in the Hamptons. But soon rumors begin to surface about Abbas Khan—accusations of corruption and hidden affairs—and Farhan hints that a violent secret underlies Abbas's success. Though Ali's wife insists the insinuations are unfounded, he can't shake the feeling that there's something he doesn't know.
To uncover the truth, Ali launches his own investigation, which takes him deep into Abbas’s dealings and past. As he closes in on the truth, Ali must decide: Can he remain part of the Khan family, and pay the moral price demanded by unimaginable wealth and power?
For over 30 years, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop (AAWW) has been dedicated to publishing and amplifying Asian American literary culture. Operating from a radically inclusive ethos, AAWW expands the definition not only of who is a writer, but also of who is Asian American. Through a robust and diverse lineup of programming, AAWW serves as a vital sanctuary space for writers and readers alike.
Amin Ahmad was raised in India and came to America at the age of 17. He worked as an architect for many years before turning to writing. He teaches creative writing at Duke University, and lives in Durham NC with his family and a very mischievous cat. When he’s not writing, he can be found on his front porch, drinking tea and watching the world go by. Learn more at https://www.aminahmadbooks.com/.
Kirthana Ramisetti is a culture writer and author of The Other Lata, Advika and the Hollywood Wives and Dava Shastri’s Last Day, a Good Morning America Book Club selection. Her novels have received acclaim from TIME, PEOPLE, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post and more. Besides co-founding the newsletter Ministry of Pop Culture, her writing has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Elle and Salon. A graduate of Emerson College with an MFA in creative writing, she lives in New York City.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Strand, 450 Columbus Avenue, New York, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 35.65
