In a world uncomfortably like our own, Amalantis is arrested for posing a simple yet profound question: Who is the Prisoner? When she vanishes, her lover Karnak embarks on a desperate search. His quest deepens as he realizes finding Amalantis requires understanding her question, leading him into a terrifying landscape of lies, oppression, and fear centered around a mysterious Prison.

Why You Should Read?

• Explores fundamental questions of freedom, truth, and justice in a chillingly familiar dystopian setting.
• A powerful, thought-provoking narrative from Booker Prize-winning author Ben Okri, known for his unique literary voice.
• Offers a timely examination of how individual liberties are threatened in a society grappling with disinformation and control.
• Engages readers in a profound search for meaning and courage amidst systemic oppression.