The sirens of Baghdad : a novel

Forced to leave the University of Baghdad when the Americans invade Iraq, a young man returns home to his small desert village, where he witnesses three unspeakable acts of violence committed by American soldiers.

Consumed by a desire for revenge, the youth returns to the city where is he is taken in by a radical group.

Before long, he finds himself part of a terrorist operation which will take him to London.

But as the time to board the plane draws near, he struggles to reconcile himself to his mission.