The book was named one of Murder & Mayhem’s Most Anticipated Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Books of 2025
Author Omar Hussain will discuss and sign copies of his debut novel, A Thousand Natural Shocks, at Diesel, A Bookstore on Thursday, July 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
Published on May 6, the book has been hailed as a “lyrical and literary” thriller and named one of Murder & Mayhem’s Most Anticipated Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Books of 2025.
The novel follows Dash, a Monterey, California, reporter investigating a resurfaced serial killer by day, while grappling with a traumatic past at night. His entanglement with a cult promising a memory-erasing pill spirals into chaos when the drug takes more than intended, forcing Dash into a race to uncover the cult’s secrets before losing his identity. Hussain’s work explores themes of trauma, memory, and identity within a high-octane narrative.
The event offers fans a chance to hear Hussain’s insights and get signed copies.
