White Flags

by Jo Marr

After a devastating attack, the lives of Dr. Amar and Major Shani become entwined in a complex web of grief, anger, and mystery. Dr. Amar's world shatters when he learns that his son, Hassan, was the suicide bomber responsible for the tragedy. For Major Shani, the blast claims the life of a childhood friend and ignites a burning desire for revenge.

As Major Shani investigates the case, their paths cross with an undercurrent of mistrust and conflicting emotions. However, Dr. Amar's determination to make a positive impact leads him to an unexpected ally—Major Shani. Internally at war with each other, both men realize a revolutionary change must be the change.

The narrative takes a poignant turn when Shani's personal loss at the hands of Dr. Amar's son is revealed. This revelation forces both men to confront the tragic consequences, prompting a shift in their perspectives. Together, they embark on an unexpected journey, attempting to remove the metaphorical boulder hindering peace and healing between them.

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First published August 2, 2023

About the author

Jo Marr is an actor, writer, director, producer & musician whose career began watching the film, "The Making of Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid". He hadn't seen the actual movie itself but immediately fell in love with the magic of movies.
When the California sunshine lured him away from the cold Canadian winters, he paid his dues coming up through the Famous Comedy Store, sharing the same stage with legends such as Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Gary Shandling, Robin Williams, Andrew Dice Clay & Jim Carrey to name a few, in what would be an early master class by the best comedic talents of our times.
That his first professional role in "Sneakers" would bring him face to face with the actual Sundance Kid, Robert Redford was a beautiful irony and along with fellow Oscar winners, Sir Ben Kingsley, Sidney Poitier & cast members Dan Aykroyd, River Phoenix and James Earl Jones, was a sign that he was on the right path.
Jo continued training in Los Angeles and writing several screenplays which lead to writing & directing the short "Who's Killing the Meter Maids?" Starring Mariska Hargitay. This film inspired Jo to establish Nichol Moon Entertainment, a Production Service Company helping indie filmmakers realize their dreams & consulted on over 500 productions including, features such as Doug Liman's "Swingers". Jo & Company were a driving force in the independent film movement of the 90's. Jo went on to win "Best Feature" at the 1999 New York Film & Video festival for the film 'Blink of an Eye".

In 2006 Jo co-founded Film Tiger to produce independent feature films Timber Falls, Night Train and Stag Night. Inspired by his brother's relationship with his daughter, Jo wrote, produced and directed "Going Thru A Thing" about a small time criminal who coaches his daughter's basketball team for all the wrong reasons.
Subsequently Jo went on to co-write and produce Battle Drone about the future of warfare, as well as producing duties on Frat Pack, Billionaire (Best Comedy Feature, Burbank Intl Film Festival) Escape the Field & The Doorman, starring Ruby Rose and Jean Reno.
Jo continues to write, produce and direct, seeking out material and creatives who love the craft. Fortunate to be in an industry that is constantly changing, inspiring and challenging Jo remains grateful for the opportunities and freedoms afforded by the "best job in the world".
White Flags is Jo’s first book and has taken several years to complete. The journey of “White Flags” began as a feature film screenplay and subsequently was adapted into a book for the opportunity to tell a deeper more meaningful story.

Reviews

[Janet Hudnall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Since I can't say 3.5 stars, I'll round to a 4.

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024

I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway so thank you to both the author and Goodreads.

I enjoyed reading this book. I loved the story lines that were intertwined to create the book. It kept my attention throughout the book. The ending super abrupt. Great buildup and bam, done. I actually flipped pages back to make sure I didn't skip any pages. Nope, it just ended. As I reread the end to try to close the story in my brain, I noticed some of the characters did seem to deal with theirsituation.

Well worth the read, I just wanted a little more at the end.

[Bahy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was pleasantly surprised reading this book. I enjoyed the relationship between the Dr and the General. It was a great introduction to the conflict in Isreal and Palestine and a positive look at how to make a difference one person at a time. I would love to read more and maybe go into a more in-depth exploration of the characters and into the relationships between the family members, the students and the others. Good work Jo Marr. I want more.