Baghdad Central - Couverture souple

Colla, Elliott

 
9781908524256: Baghdad Central
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1908524251 ISBN 13 : 9781908524256
Editeur : Bitter Lemon Press, 2014

Synopsis

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"Colla writes with power and authority. Politically astute, beautifully constructed and a rattling good read." -- New Internationalist

Baghdad, 2003. The US occupation is not yet a disaster but the CPA has disbanded the Iraqi army and decimated the police in its policy of de-Ba'athification of society. Inspector Muhsin al-Khafaji is a mid-level Iraqi cop who deserted his post back in April. Nabbed by the Americans and imprisoned, he is offered one way out - work for the CPA to rebuild the Iraqi Police Services.

Soon, he is investigating the disappearance of young translators working for the US Army. The bloody trail leads Khafaji through battles, bars and brothels, then finally back to the Green Zone.

"A murder mystery set in post-Saddam Baghdad is as good as it is daring." -- Independent

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À propos de l?auteur

Elliott Colla divides his time between Washington DC and the Middle East. This is his first novel. He teaches Arabic literature at Georgetown University. He has translated much contemporary Arabic literature, including: Ibrahim Aslan's novel The Heron, Idris Ali's Poor, Ibrahim al-Koni's Gold Dust, and Rabai al-Madhoun's The Lady from Tel Aviv, winner of English PEN award. He is also co-editor of the e-zine Jadaliyya.

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Éditeur
Bitter Lemon Press
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1908524251
ISBN 13 
9781908524256
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
336
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