Author Irving Karchmar is Master of his Craft
What can I say that hasn’t already been said about Master of the Jinn? All I can do is repeat that this is a most extraordinary work of art, full of action, suspense, well-crafted plot development, and complex characterizations.
As if these qualities were not sufficient to guarantee a deeply satisfying reading experience, the book also accesses timeless themes of spiritual teaching and religious history, all wrapped up in modern language, and narrated by a main character who speaks to the reader in the reader’s own language—- literally as well as figuratively. The book has been or will be published in eight other languages by the end of 2009, insha’Allah.
I might not have discovered this book except that author Irving Karchmar’s blog Darvish, www.darvish.wordpress.com, attracted me, on several levels. His poetic writing style, combined with an earthy humility, charmed me as it revealed nuggets of Sufi wisdom within the context of each post. I found myself checking in with Darvish regularly.
This is not a book to read with a calm, contemplative spirit, at least not the first time around. It’s too exciting. I literally could not put it down except by an act of will. I won’t tell you who is master of the jinn, but I will tell you that Irving Karchmar is master of his craft.
Marahm 
Salaam
The author of this book, Irving Karchmar, was recently giving e-versions of his book away for free and I was one of the lucky ones to get a copy. I haven’t started it yet but I can’t wait. Your review makes me even more excited!!!
Was salaam
Nice, i read this book and liked it so much. One of my favorites. 🙂
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I have read and re-read Master of the Jinn maybe 5-6 times now going over it with a fine tooth comb, and every time I read it, something new comes to light…and I can guarantee you alhumdillah, the Spanish version will be just as beautiful of a read once it’s published!
Salaams Marahm,
Ma sha Allah! A beautiful blog to be sure. May Allah bless you in it and through it.
Brother Irving’s work is absolutely beautiful. Allah!
Abdur Rahman
Thank you, Friends, for your comments, compliments, and additional endoresments of Irving’s book.