Winner of the 2023 International Prize for Arabic Fiction, 'The Sniper' by Zahran Alqasmi is a profound novel set in a remote Omani village. The story follows Ghaylan, a sniper whose life is deeply connected to the village's scarce water sources. The narrative masterfully weaves together themes of life, death, and vengeance, as Ghaylan's fate becomes entangled with that of his rival. Alqasmi uses rich, poetic language, drawing on local folklore to create a powerful tale of conflict and survival where water is more precious than blood.