"In Tales of Khayaal , Assassin’s Creed meets Dune and The Lord of the Rings . Embark on an exciting spiritual adventure in fantastic lands inspired by Islamic history and cultures! Rehan Khan and Peter Gould are masterful storytellers and world builders."

"It is sensational. There is so much symbolism and metaphor: the dichotomy of traditionalism versus modernity, the eloquent explanation of mystical traditions, tariqahs, and the embodiment of Divinity. Many hidden mystical messages—and techniques—throughout. It was such a joy to read and it brought me back to my youth, reading fantastical stories of good versus evil. But, also a reminder of the spiritual struggle that we all face as we traverse ephemerality of life. Absolutely phenomenal story and excited to read the next book."

"Tales of Khayaal is an absolute epic read! The plot is amazing and kept me guessing and completely hooked from start to finish. The best part is how the story embedded key concepts from Islamic spirituality and cosmology in a beautiful way, all presented through compelling fiction. Incredible work! Can’t wait for Book 2 and hope to see this as a movie one day!!"

"Tales of Khayaal" is yet another pioneering example of creative fiction from its author. Except this time, he takes us into a parallel imaginative realm full of spiritual symbolism and deep meaning. The story "threads" together seemingly diverse themes such as the destruction of local crafts and economies in the face of imperialist ambitions, spirituality and its corrupted shadow, romance versus egoic infatuation, architecture and plenty more. Those with a penchant for Islamic metaphysics will not miss the reference to "conduits drawing from source" and the role of the isthmus in opening up its travelers to higher layers of ascending light alongside descending layers of darkness. Overall, this offering shows potential to be the start of a timeless classic, we await with bated breath to see where author's khayaal will take us next.”

“Tales of Khayal is one of the best fantasy novels I’ve ever read. Rehan Khan takes us through a riveting spiritual journey through a world inspired by history, reflecting contemporary issues, and imagining the future. Many profound layers and themes draw the reader deeper into the story: the clash of civilizations, the struggle between the forces of good and evil, the importance of self-cultivation and honing one’s skills to better serve humanity, and many other themes that are relevant to this day and age. I have read several of Rehan Khan’s books and absolutely loved them, but I must say that this one is my favorite. I highly recommend this book!”

“Over the years, I followed many superhero stories. Almost all of them, one way or another, talk about the triumph of good over evil, however, in a “light touch” and some may address cultural and societal issues.   What makes Tales of Khayal stand out is that it addresses culture, society, spirit, economy, good, and evil, in an easily recognizable emphasis, making the readers contemplate and challenge themselves, while at the same time keeping the story line entertaining and exciting.  That is not an easy task! Congratulations on a job well done!”

"It’s refreshing to see each character written with so much depth and purpose. The plot is packed with adventure and tension, with twists that kept me guessing. It’s thrilling without being over-the-top, and there’s always something happening that kept me invested. Overall, it is a fun, adventurous read with heart. If you enjoy historical fiction with a fast-moving plot, strong female characters, and adventure, you’ll love this!"

“Tales of Khayaal is an amazing blend of Star Wars, Dune and Lord of the Rings with a uniquely Islamic feel to it. The world building is nothing short of incredible— weaving international politics, religion and eschatology into a sci-fi pre-industrial world. The cast of characters is vast, exploring themes of forbidden love (a favorite of author Rehan Khan), moral awakening, and the role of loyalty as both a positive and negative force. Much of the setting echoes our own colonial history, and as a history buff, I enjoyed the allusions. I can’t wait to see how this saga unfolds!”

“I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading Tales of Khayaal since I don’t usually read fantasy, but I was pleasantly surprised — I was blown away! Rehan's trademark world-building and masterful storytelling shine through once again, creating a rich and captivating narrative. The Islamic-inspired concepts added depth and familiarity, making the story even more relatable and unique. By the end, I was fully immersed and didn’t want the journey to end. I can’t wait to see what’s next for these characters and to explore more of this world in future books.”