Green on Blue

In this stirring debut novel by veteran Elliot Ackerman, young Afghan orphan Aziz grapples with the devastating realities of war as he navigates life in a village overshadowed by conflict. Alongside his brother Ali, who dreams of education and a better life, Aziz's world unravels when armed men invade their home, forcing them into a harsh existence among orphans. As Aziz takes on the challenging role of joining a U.S.-funded militia to save his injured brother, he must confront the complexities of love, loyalty, and the brutal nature of war, all while seeking his own identity amidst chaos.