Author Description

Put Him Out for Good is a study in the opposing concepts of solitude and companionship. In this remarkable novel, a man with a guilty conscience moves to a new town to escape the horrors of his past and his present, but to no avail. Keen to avoid interaction with the locals, he keeps to himself, engaging in extreme and bizarre physical exercises as a form of self-discipline. A chance encounter with a thirteen-year-old girl starts an unusual friendship, which progresses from irritation to frustration, to genuine intrigue and a hint of solace. As the man unveils more and more of his dark past, the girl becomes strongly attached to him. She is determined to help, but the solution he is seeking is beyond her capabilities. When the already tenuous ties of companionship that hold them together become threatened, the girl learns the full revelations underlying his past. Just as she is about to arrange for his treatment, the man's inner demons explode in a fit of fury. This powerful novel delves into how one man can become estranged from society. Will the solution Put Him Out for Good? Born and raised in Kuwait, M.J. Haider is now studying in London for a master's degree in immunology.I've always been intrigued by the concept of solitude, where it originates from, why it happens, and how people deal with it, whether they accept it or not. Deeply interconnected with this interest is my interest in the complete opposite: companionship, the presence of someone. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/MJHaide