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Under the Flag
Under the Flag is a haunting political thriller set in the fictional nation of Fagara—a country forged in revolution and fractured by authoritarian rule. Beneath the patriotic hymns and heroic myths lies a chilling a serial killer has operated for decades within the military and intelligence structures, shielded by the very institutions meant to protect the people.
Tesfay Ghebremariam, a decorated war hero of the People’s Liberation Army of Fagara (PLAF), is revered for his precision and bravery. But behind the legend is a calculating predator who used the chaos of war to mask his compulsions. After independence, Tesfay rises through the ranks of the Internal Security Directorate (ISD), where his brutality is not only tolerated—it is institutionalized. Disappearances, suicides, and silent deaths follow him like shadows, hidden beneath the flag he once swore to defend.
As Tesfay’s legacy begins to unravel, four lives converge in a web of memory, betrayal, and
Mebrahtu Haile, a former fighter turned journalist, seeks the truth behind his sister’s mysterious death.Amanuel Kidane, a traumatized survivor, holds the key to Tesfay’s earliest crimes.Captain Senait Berhane, a loyal intelligence officer, uncovers secrets that threaten everything she believes.Winta Ghebremariam, Tesfay’s estranged mother, reveals the origins of a monster born in the cradle of revolution.Spanning from the mountain strongholds of Khalma to the surveillance corridors of Zone 9, Under the Flag is a visceral exploration of how war sanctifies violence, how institutions silence truth, and how national myths are built on the bones of the forgotten. Told through multiple perspectives and a dual timeline, this novel delivers relentless suspense, psychological depth, and a searing indictment of power unchecked.
Tesfay Ghebremariam, a decorated war hero of the People’s Liberation Army of Fagara (PLAF), is revered for his precision and bravery. But behind the legend is a calculating predator who used the chaos of war to mask his compulsions. After independence, Tesfay rises through the ranks of the Internal Security Directorate (ISD), where his brutality is not only tolerated—it is institutionalized. Disappearances, suicides, and silent deaths follow him like shadows, hidden beneath the flag he once swore to defend.
As Tesfay’s legacy begins to unravel, four lives converge in a web of memory, betrayal, and
Mebrahtu Haile, a former fighter turned journalist, seeks the truth behind his sister’s mysterious death.Amanuel Kidane, a traumatized survivor, holds the key to Tesfay’s earliest crimes.Captain Senait Berhane, a loyal intelligence officer, uncovers secrets that threaten everything she believes.Winta Ghebremariam, Tesfay’s estranged mother, reveals the origins of a monster born in the cradle of revolution.Spanning from the mountain strongholds of Khalma to the surveillance corridors of Zone 9, Under the Flag is a visceral exploration of how war sanctifies violence, how institutions silence truth, and how national myths are built on the bones of the forgotten. Told through multiple perspectives and a dual timeline, this novel delivers relentless suspense, psychological depth, and a searing indictment of power unchecked.
287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 24, 2025
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