Finding Nouf blew me away! It takes you behind the chador, but does not ridicule the people. Zoe Ferraris married a Saudi man and lived in Jeddah, the setting for the story. She uses her intimate knowledge of the place and culture to craft a compelling mystery. Nouf goes missing; her prominent family hires Nayir, an experienced desert tracker, to help in the search. When her body is found, the facts do not sit comfortably with Nayir. Katya in the medical examiner's office also has concerns about what really happened to Nouf. The tension between Nayir and Katya as they try to discover the truth is part of the story. Nayir is uncomfortable interacting with Katya, there are taboos on what is permissible between a single woman and a man. If you enjoy a good mystery, well written, set in a very different culture do not miss this one!