Good People

Good People by Patmeena Sabit Pre-Order February 10th 2026

In Good People, debut author Patmeena Sabit delivers a gripping, multilayered story of an Afghan American family whose pursuit of the American Dream unravels under the weight of tragedy and judgment.

After escaping war-torn Afghanistan, the Sharaf family builds a new life in Northern Virginia. Years of sacrifice have paid off—Mr. Sharaf is a respected businessman, his wife hosts elegant parties, and their children attend elite schools. At the center of it all is Zorah, the perfect eldest daughter—bright, beautiful, and beloved.

But when an unthinkable tragedy strikes, the Sharafs’ carefully crafted image begins to crack. Rumors swirl: were they the model immigrant family they appeared to be—or was their perfect façade hiding something far darker? Told through a chorus of neighbors, classmates, and family members, Good People examines the stories we tell about belonging, ambition, and the price of assimilation.

Riveting, timely, and deeply empathetic, Good People is a dazzling debut for readers of Celeste Ng, Fatima Farheen Mirza, and Meg Wolitzer—a powerful exploration of identity, community, and the blurred line between truth and perception.