Ahmed Khaled Tawfik Farraag (Arabic: أحمد خالد توفيق) (born June 1962) is an Egyptian author and a doctor, also known as Ahmed Khaled Tawfik or Ahmed Khaled Towfik who has written more than 200 paperbacks. He is the first contemporary Arab writer of horror and science fiction and the first Arab writer to explore the medical thriller genre.Tawfik is considered by many to be one of the most influential writers of their time. His legacy has influenced thousands of Arab authors.Born in June 1962 in the northern Egyptian city of Tanta, Tawfik graduated from Tanta University's medical school in 1985. He attained a PhD in 1997. In 1992, he joined the Modern Arab Association publishing company and began writing his first series of novels the following year. In January 1993, he published the first installment in his horror/thriller series Ma Waraa Al Tabiaa (Arabic: ما وراء الطبيعة) which translates to The Supernatural. He also writes periodical articles for journals and web-based magazines such as El Destoor and Rewayty. His writing style has appealed to both Egyptian and broader Arabic-speaking audiences, gaining him popularity in Egypt and the Middle East. Wikipedia
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