The Empty Quarter

In this sequel to The Prisoner of Al-Hakim, Alhasan Ibn al-Haytham—mathematician, astronomer, and physicist of the Islamic Golden Age—continues his lifelong pursuit of knowledge, embarking on a daring journey with a new purpose. What begins with his curiosity about the green streaks that light up the sky leads him to The Empty Quarter in search of the fabled Crystal Oasis. Guided by Qur’anic verses and his relentless curiosity, Alhasan believes the site may hold the remnants of a fallen sta...