The Egyptian Survivor A Young Adult Survival Thriller of Earthquakes, Family, and Hope in Cairo

An Earthquake Shatters a City. One Boy Refuses to Give Up.

From bestselling author Dr. Rabea Hadi comes a powerful YA survival thriller set in the heart of Egypt.

Nineteen-year-old Kareem has only ever known the crowded markets of Cairo, where he sells fruit beside his mother and dreams of a future brighter than the dust-filled streets. But when a massive earthquake rips through Egypt, his world collapses in an instant. Homes crumble. Landmarks crack. Families scatter. And Kareem's mother vanishes in the chaos.

Left with nothing but his determination, Kareem begins a relentless journey across a devastated landscape. From the wreckage of Tahrir Square to the fractured spans of Qasr El Nil Bridge, through burning houses, starving camps, and across the edge of the desert, he fights not only for his own survival but for the lives of strangers he cannot walk past. Every act of courage costs him strength. Every step forward is haunted by hunger, dust, and danger.

But Kareem refuses to stop. Alongside Adel, a sharp-witted companion who becomes an unlikely friend, Kareem learns what it truly means to endure, to rebuild, and to carry others when the ground itself cannot be trusted.

Why Readers Love The Egyptian Survivor

• A gripping young adult survival thriller set in modern-day Cairo
• Real Egyptian landmarks woven into a dramatic post-earthquake setting
• A story of family bonds, courage, and resilience in the face of devastation
• Relatable characters with quirks, flaws, and unforgettable personalities
• A hope-filled message: even when everything is lost, unity can rebuild

Rich with vivid detail and powerful emotion, The Egyptian Survivor is more than a disaster novel-it's a testament to hope rising from ruin.

When the earth takes everything, what will you fight to save?