Egyptian novelist Noha Dawood and British author Clare Mackintosh discussed the global popularity of crime fiction at SIBF 2026, highlighting its exploration of justice, human behaviour and moral ... Sharjah 24: Crime fictions enduring appeal goes beyond the mystery of discovering who committed a crime, extending to questions of justice, human behaviour and the moral choices people make, Egyptian novelist Noha Dawood and British author Clare Mackintosh told audiences at the 45th.