The Sufi Surfer

by Sharif Khan

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Pub Date 8 Aug 2026 | Archive Date 31 Oct 2026

Sharif Khan

General Fiction (Adult) | Humor & Satire | Literary Fiction

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Description

A LAUGH-OUT-LOUD NOVEL THAT IS AT ONCE WILDLY FUNNY AND WISE!

He’s looking for his higher self. He found a high-priced cult instead.

A fabulist with a flatulence problem claiming to descend from Sufi saints, Amer Fateh is an eccentric surfer dwelling in a tent in the Big Sur coastal wilderness.

While on a quest for his divine double, Amer is offered a job by the charismatic Guru Dod Sen to work at a mountaintop meditation retreat.

Amer happily accepts, unaware he’s accidentally joined a predatory cult.

In true "holy fool" fashion, he fails forward, becoming the top salesman for an elite brand of enlightenment.

But his whirling dervish dances, psychedelic trips, and weird antics turn the retreat into a circus of chaos.

Seeing big dollar signs in the goofy Sufi, the Guru is willing to overlook Amer’s farces and farts and devises a scheme to lure him deeper into the clutches of cult control.

Can a bumbling buffoon with a big heart—and even bigger social awkwardness—survive the corporate spiritual machine? Or will his search for the divine end in a very earthly disaster?

Join the journey of the mystic misfit Sufi surfer – Amer Fateh – as he unleashes a wave of mischief, chaos, and healing in a broken beach community.

Perfect for fans of The Big Lebowski, Forrest Gump, and The Alchemist, this irreverent laugh-out-loud adventure blends the comedic wit of Christopher Moore’s Lamb with the quirky, heartfelt humor of Annie Hartnett’s The Road to Tender Hearts and the satirical absurdity of Jason Pargin’s I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom.

Digital Review Copies (ARCs) are now available for BookTok, Bookstagram, Goodreads, and blog reviewers ahead of the INFINITY DAY 8/8 (August 8, 2026) launch.

About the Author:

Sharif Khan is the multi-genre author of the comedy novel The Sufi Surfer, the epic fantasy Brave Fortune, and the inspirational book Psychology of the Hero Soul, which was profiled in Reader's Digest.

A LAUGH-OUT-LOUD NOVEL THAT IS AT ONCE WILDLY FUNNY AND WISE!

He’s looking for his higher self. He found a high-priced cult instead.

A fabulist with a flatulence problem claiming to descend from...

Advance Praise

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "5/5 STARS! Laugh-out-loud funny, genuinely uplifting, and surprisingly insightful. In a world that often feels cynical, The Sufi Surfer is refreshingly sincere." — Marcie M., NetGalley Reviewer

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Author Bio

Sharif Khan is the multi-genre author of the comedy novel, THE SUFI SURFER, epic fantasy, BRAVE FORTUNE, and the inspirational personal development book, PSYCHOLOGY OF THE HERO SOUL (as mentioned in Reader's Digest).

Pre-order THE SUFI SURFER on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sufi-Surfer-Sharif-Khan-ebook/dp/B0GX34WNZL

He lives in Toronto, is a former bookseller, and is a graduate of the Humber School for Writers. He also served as a Writing Workshop Facilitator for Writers Collective of Canada and Director of the MetroActive Writers Club.

Sharif devoted several years to immersive study in psychology and human development for his Hero Soul book—research which helps fuel his fiction.

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/khansharif

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/687003.Sharif_Khan

Target Audiences & Tags

Multicultural Fiction, Diverse Reads, Own Voices, Toronto Authors, Cult Satire, Metaphysical Visionary Fiction

Author Bio

Sharif Khan is the multi-genre author of the comedy novel, THE SUFI SURFER, epic fantasy, BRAVE FORTUNE, and the inspirational personal development book, PSYCHOLOGY OF THE HERO SOUL (as...

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ISBN	9780973192223
PRICE	$8.88 (USD)

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Featured Reviews

Marcie M, Reviewer

My sincere thanks to Sharif Khan and NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

The Sufi Surfer is one of those rare books that manages to be laugh-out-loud funny, genuinely uplifting, and surprisingly insightful all at the same time.

At the centre of the story is Amer, an unconventional protagonist who could easily have become a caricature in less capable hands. Instead, he emerges as a deeply memorable character whose kindness, humility, wisdom, and unique outlook on life make him impossible not to root for.

What impressed me most was the balance the novel achieves. The humour is constant, but it never feels forced. Some of the funniest moments come from Amer's observations, his interactions with others, and the wonderfully unexpected things he says. Beneath the comedy, however, is a story with real heart.

The novel explores themes of authenticity, friendship, belonging, compassion, and personal growth with a remarkably light touch. It raises meaningful questions about happiness, purpose, and what truly matters in life without ever becoming heavy-handed or preachy.

There is also a warmth and generosity running through the entire book that left me smiling long after I finished reading. In a world that often feels cynical, The Sufi Surfer is refreshingly sincere.

Funny, heartfelt, wise, and thoroughly original, this is a book I will be recommending widely. Readers looking for humour with substance and a protagonist they won't soon forget are in for a treat.