Late author Ahmed Khaled Tawfik - photo courtesy of Cairo Opera House media officeCAIRO – 3 April 2018: Well-known Egyptian author Ahmed Khaled Tawfik passed away on Monday April 2, at 55 years old, in Egypt’s Gharbiya governorate, leaving behind a legacy of science fiction and horror thrillers. He was a pioneer of horror and science fiction writing in Egypt and the Arab world.He specialized in fantasy, and his works included illustrated books, short stories and novels. Although most Egyptians have never met Tawfik in person, they all mourned their loyal “childhood friend” on Monday.Tawfik was born in Tanta in 1962. "The Arab readers, in general, don’t like horror. Through “Ma Wara Al-Tabia,” young Arab people got to know the protagonist, Dr. Refaat Ismail.

Source: Egypt Today April 03, 2018 13:30 UTC