Anil's Ghost

In "Anil's Ghost," Booker Prize-winning author Michael Ondaatje returns with a rich and emotionally resonant narrative set against the tumult of civil war in Sri Lanka. The story follows Anil Tissera, a forensic anthropologist who returns to her homeland to investigate the organized campaigns of murder threatening the nation. As she navigates this complex landscape of love, identity, and hidden truths, Anil's journey becomes a gripping quest for understanding amidst the shadows of the past. With his signature lyrical prose, Ondaatje creates a powerful exploration of his homeland's poignant history.