“Playing on the Corpses of Women”… A New Thriller Shakes Maadi Ahead of Cairo Book Fair 2025
In the quiet district of Maadi, a haunting series of murders erupts—each victim positioned before a musical instrument and marked with an incomplete musical note. “Playing on the Corpses of Women” by Sayed Falah unveils a killer who sees himself not as a criminal, but a maestro.
✨ The new psychological–police thriller “Playing on the Corpses of Women” launches as one of the most anticipated releases of the 2025 literary season. Written by Egyptian novelist and journalist Dr. Sayed Falah, the novel blends crime, psychology, and cinematic storytelling.
🎵 A City Terrified by Music and Murder
Maadi is shaken by crimes where each woman is found:
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placed before a musical instrument 🎻
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carrying a missing musical note
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composing what becomes a growing bloody symphony
👮♂️ Detective Hossam vs. the “Maestro Killer”
The investigation leads to a disturbed man who:
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believes he is conducting a grand composition
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forces victims to play their last notes
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sees blood as ink and bodies as strings
When arrested, he confesses his delusion of completing a cursed composition inherited from his composer father.
🎬 Cinematic Writing & Rapid Pace
The novel offers vivid scenes, intense psychology, and an escalating rhythm that feels ready for screen adaptation.
✍️ About the Author
Dr. Sayed Falah is a renowned Egyptian journalist and novelist known for blending analytical depth with narrative suspense.
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