Salman Rushdie to Release First Fiction Work Since 2022 Attack

The upcoming collection, 'The Eleventh Hour,' explores themes of mortality and farewells, marking a creative milestone in Rushdie's recovery.

Salman Rushdie's new book, 'The Eleventh Hour,' will be published on November 4, 2025, marking his first fiction release since being attacked in 2022.
The collection includes three novellas and two shorter stories, written in the past year, exploring themes of mortality, endings, and significant places in Rushdie's life.
Set in India, England, and the U.S., the stories feature unique characters, including a magical musician in Bombay and an undead academic in England.
Rushdie's creative resurgence follows his recovery from life-altering injuries, the publication of his memoir 'Knife' in 2024, and his testimony in the trial of his attacker, Hadi Matar, who was convicted in February 2025.
The book reflects Rushdie's enduring commitment to free expression and his ability to channel personal trauma into profound artistic expression.