Chain of Being is the story of one man's odyssey - a journey which is both spiritual and physical and which shifts across perspectives of time and geography. This is an epic novel that weaves fable and tradition in an intricate tracery of the imagination. Its protagonist, Mohammed Khan, experiences different ages, different cultures, different countries, yet remains firmly rooted within his family tradition - informed by it, and formed by it - trapped within this personal history. The novel is also a parable of nationhood and a sharp and thoughtful satire on politics, political expediency, and the inevitable corrupting effect of power.