The Adventures of Osmin

A high-wire walker’s life is shattered when a devastating accident leaves him disabled. Seeking anonymity and escape, he takes a job in the olive groves of Greece, far from the world he once knew.

One day, a small stray puppy follows him home. He adopts the dog, naming him Osmin, and the two form an inseparable bond. To make ends meet, he begins busking on the streets with Osmin by his side.

Their unique act catches the eye of a talent scout, landing them a spot on a popular talent show. With his past skills and Osmin’s charming tricks, their performance becomes an instant sensation, going viral on YouTube and capturing hearts worldwide.

From despair to newfound purpose, his life is transformed in ways he could never have imagined.

For over 15 years, Antony Sulayman was employed by Bradford Council and then the National Health Service in Yorkshire to work in drama, speech and language with autistic people and those with learning difficulties. Antony toured with learning disabled actors to schools and national health properties as a way of educating the public about the problems facing those with the condition, as much as it being a tool to allow the individuals themselves to find their way of communicating, and building self-confidence. He met many parents who came up afterwards, having seen a performance, with thanks and the information that the work improved communication within the structure of the family. Following privatisation of the service, Antony came to Greece to focus on writing and to find his ‘own’ voice through novels. He has now been living and working in Crete for the last six years. Zodiak Assassins is his first novel and draws on his past experience and the rich history of the country he has adopted to live in.