At the presentation of his new novel "The Call of the Abyss" at the "Morsko Casino" Cultural Center in Burgas, writer and translator Hayri Hamdan shared about the philosophical search for meaning embedded in the book. The novel examines moments of life crises and the search for salvation and meaning by each person. Hamdan noted that the book is a philosophical search for oneself and the world around us, with characters who seek salvation through various means.

The action in the novel takes place mainly in Burgas and Sofia, with the main character being an editor in a Sofia publishing house, experiencing a personal crisis. The author also emphasizes the conscious choice of a refined literary language. A real character is also present in the book – the spiritual teacher Vasil Tosev. The premiere was opened by publisher Rumyana Emanuelidu, and the event was part of the literary meetings "The Translator's Love".

Hamdan also shared about his work on a new literary project dedicated to the Middle East, with the working title "The King of Kites".