Thieves of Honour – Exeter Central Asian Studies Network

A friend of mine, Kent Mathieson, has written a novel. I have yet to read it (but will do this holiday) so am yet to assess its literary quality!

He writes:

Are you looking for a Christmas/ Novyi God present? The book ‘Thieves of Honour’ could be a great present. This book, a novel, is set in a Kyrgyz village. Through the story of a development project and the relationships in a community, it looks at the theme of honour/shame in Kyrgyz culture. For some reviews on the book, check out:

http://www.amazon.com/Thieves-Honour-Kent-Mathieson-ebook/dp/B00DMC5AUI
The book is available in Bishkek in paperback form (US$10 or 500 som) – call Ruslan on 0770 508234 during work hours.
As an e-book it is available on Amazon (US, UK and now even Amazon Australia!), as well as Kobo, Barnes and Nobel and other e-book sellers.

For more information write to me at: kent@devlink.kg

About ExCAS

The Exeter Central Asian Studies research group (ExCAS) was formed in 2010 and now includes as active members around ten doctoral students and alumni, including five members of the University of Central Asia’s Faculty Development Programme, as well as academic staff, honorary fellows and associates of the University of Exeter. The group includes scholars of Political Science, Sociology, Islamic studies, social mobilization, civil society, gender studies, conflict studies and International Relations.

Our focus is the five former Soviet Central Asian republics plus Afghanistan but our seminars and events frequently include persons with interests in neighbouring or comparable regions including Chinese Turkestan, Russia, the Caucasus, Iran, Turkey and other parts of the Middle East.

Please contact John Heathershaw for further information.