The Parade

From the bestselling author of The Monk of Mokha and The Circle, this gripping novel explores the complex roles of two foreign contractors in a nation emerging from a decade of war. Commissioned to complete a highway meant to symbolize peace, the contrasting personalities of the men—one adventurous and social, the other focused solely on work—prompt them to confront the absurdities of their situation and the consequences of their involvement. Echoing the works of J. M. Coetzee and Graham Greene, the story delves into the challenges of understanding another country's conflict and our part in creating peace.