by Ramzy Baroud
First published 2022
Ramzy Baroud's electrifying debut novel plunges readers into the heart of the Palestinian resistance. As a young man, Jafar joins a covert cell fighting the brutal Israeli occupation. Outnumbered and outmatched, the group must rely on wits and determination to carry out daring attacks. But the personal cost is high, and Jafar soon learns that true liberation demands more than just military action. Woven through the story are the indelible bonds of family, the passion of first love, and a glimmer of hope for a future free from oppression.
Genres: historical-fiction, contemporary, political-thriller, activism
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Palestine, Israel
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
552 pages · Kindle Edition · Clarity Press
Content warnings: violence