The Medallion

About the Book

This is a fiction novel about the lives of four persons who get involved in a unique discovery found in an ancestral grave, which catapults them into the realm of extraterrestrials living on Earth after they made it their home. The extraterrestrials’ arrival on Earth was accidental. It all began when their world broke away from its binary system and became a rogue planet floating freely in space; Earth happened to be the only option to land as they sailed within its vicinity. Events led our five humans to be connected with the aliens who shared a common interest in what they were looking for. Their job was to help the visitors find an object they hid in Egypt thousands of years ago. The current political situation between some nations was such that it could trigger a world war; the message in the object was vital for the survival of life on the planet. All these years, the aliens have discreetly helped mankind progress without interfering with their beliefs and culture. They built monuments all over the known world at the time. A situation arose in which the aliens finally decided to leave; it was no longer suitable to stay on Earth.

About the Author

Hasan Kabir was born in Saudi Arabia as his father was a diplomat posted to that country, as consequence Kabir travelled widely in his early years. He was educated in Pakistan and during his undergraduate years developed a keen interest in writing short stories, one of which was a science fiction story, written in 1959, entitled “Hole in Space’ The idea was not received favourably by the University magazine editors, the concept was not understood. Radical idea about black holes and was ahead of his time. However, he continued to take a keen interest in science fiction and life beyond Earth. Kabir graduated with B.A. (Hons) standing first in the B.A. / B.Sc. (Geography) examination and awarded a medal of distinction and scholarship for his Master’s Degree. He served in an Oil Company in Pakistan and later moved to Saudi Arabia where he worked for many years. While pursuing a successful business career, the story of The Fatal Flaw impulsively developed in his mind in 1981. Published in 1987 in Great Britain. Since, many questions came to mind, ‘What inspires us, and ‘Where do we find knowledge?’ Are there such things as miracles? Man is not only besieged by natural dangers but also by himself and external malevolent forces. The real hope lies in us. Rightfully said by Hamlet, “There are more things in heaven and earth … than are dreamt of.” Kabir wrote his autobiography, ‘Journey To Life’, and published in 2015, Canada. Hasan Kabir and his family live in Vancouver, Canada.