Mohammad Farooq was once just a boy growing up in an ordinary home, navigating the struggles of adolescence like any other. But as he stepped into adulthood, disillusionment, anger, and manipulation led him down a dark path—one that would end in devastation and destruction.

Through a gripping and harrowing account, this book chronicles Mohammad’s transformation from an idealistic young man to a radicalized operative willing to commit the unthinkable. From the seeds of extremism planted in his youth, through the meticulous planning of a deadly attack, to his eventual capture and trial, this narrative explores the choices, influences, and consequences that shaped his life.

Based on real events, The Pressure Cooker Bomber is a chilling, fictionalized retelling of a true crime story that shook a nation. It delves into the psychological and social forces that drive extremism while providing an unflinching look at the aftermath—for victims, for families, and even for those who perpetrate such acts.

As Mohammad sits behind bars, where he will stay for at least 37 years facing the consequences of his actions, will he ever be forced to confront the ultimate question: was it worth it? In a world that has moved on without him, he is destined to remain a cautionary tale of a life lost to evil and radicalisation?

Tense, thought-provoking, and deeply unsettling, this book is not just about crime and punishment—it is about the human condition, the fragility of ideology, and the long shadows of the past.