The Fortress of Silence is a historical novel that follows the soul and strategy of Hasan bin Sabbah — the enigmatic founder of the Assassins — as he claims the mountain fortress of Alamut without drawing a sword. This is not a tale of armies, but of conviction. Set against the crumbling dominion of the Seljuks, the novel weaves poetry, secrecy, and spiritual transformation into a quiet revolution that would change the face of history.

From orphaned seekers to devoted fidā'īs, from gardens that whisper paradise to sermons sharper than daggers, this book explores not just events — but intentions. Told with lyrical prose and scholarly depth, The Silent Fortress is a haunting tribute to the power of faith, silence, and unshakeable will.

For readers of historical fiction, Islamic philosophy, and the shadowed corridors of medieval power, this is a novel of minds, not just movements.

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