Fact and Fiction Mix in Gripping New Ghost Story and Medical Memoir

"Knife on Skin at 7:30" is a fictionalized memoir by Farhan Ansari that describes his unorthodox pursuit of a surgical career and his bargain with a 300-year-old ghost.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (PRWEB) March 7, 2008 -- Farhan Ansari's new book, "Knife on Skin at 7:30," is an inspiring story based on the author's surgical training in a variety of different cultures. Along with the fascinating medical details, Ansari also introduces a riveting ghost story which will have readers glued to the edge of their seats.

What makes a successful surgeon? For author and doctor Farhan Ansari, it's luck and perseverance. In "Knife on Skin at 7:30," readers will follow the author as he tells the story of how his surgical training took him from Dublin, Ireland, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Sydney, Australia. Practicing medicine in all these different cultures was a challenge, but Ansari's greatest challenge just might have been his encounter with a female ghost from 1756. After meeting her in Waterford, Ireland, she maintained contact with him for almost a decade, until she asked him to go back in time 300 years to do her a favor.

Ansari shows talent for weaving together elements of his professional life with aspects of fantastical fiction, all while providing the reader with a healthy dose of culture. Rich in suspense and medical detail, "Knife on Skin at 7:30" is for anyone who loves travel, medicine, or a great ghost story.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at farhanansari@hotmail.com. "Knife on Skin at 7:30" is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
Born in Pakistan, Farhan Ansari was educated at an army medical school in Pakistan and specialized in surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. A consultant pediatric surgeon, he lives in Saudi Arabia with his wife and two sons.

About BookSurge
BookSurge Publishing is a DBA of On-Demand Publishing LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc. BookSurge is a pioneer in self-publishing and print-on-demand services. Offering unique publishing opportunities and access for authors, BookSurge boasts an unprecedented number of authors whose work has resulted in book deals with traditional publishers as well as successful authorpreneurs who enhance or build a business from their professional expertise.

###