While he has plenty of acclaim for his work, including becoming a finalist for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Awards, Pakistani-American author Daniyal Mueenuddin is now preparing to release his first novel. 'This Is Where the Serpent Lives', will be released on Jan. 16, 2026 with Knopf, and PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the stunning cover, crafted by Pakistani painter Salman Toor.
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