Honourable Defection

by Husam Wafaei

Honourable Defection is a story set amid the current war in Syria. Inspired by real events, this is a riveting tale about two Syrian soldiers who defected from the Syrian Army for the simple reason that they refused to kill unarmed civilian demonstrators. Although the two men had dissimilar backgrounds and personalities, their destinies merged under the FSA’s flag and they joined forces in a common objective. Fate led them to the stricken city of Homs and into the district of Baba Amer. In this place, their lives changed forever.
The characters are inspired by real individuals and the events are captured from the headlines. The story represents a historical portrayal of the unfinished Syrian revolution. The dramatic and violent events depicted, centering on the relentless killing and destruction which persists with no end in sight, have shocked the consciousness of humanity. World powers stand paralyzed in the face of a conflict that epitomizes the human dilemma arising from a people’s aspiration for freedom, justice and democracy.
This fascinating book will grip your interest and fill your senses, as you are transported to the battlefield in the land known as the Cradle of Civilization.

240 pages, Paperback

First published October 10, 2012