Set against the turbulent backdrop of post‑2001 Afghanistan, The Prisoner is a gripping novel of innocence, betrayal, and survival. When Abdul, a simple man devoted to his family, offers shelter to a guest sent by his brother, his quiet life is violently upended. A late‑night raid, hidden weapons, and a web of mistranslation pull him into the machinery of war, where truth is distorted and justice hangs by a thread.

 As Abdul is wrongfully imprisoned, the story unfolds across interrogation rooms, black sites, and fractured households, revealing the devastating human cost of conflict. At its heart, The Prisoner explores moral dilemmas faced by ordinary people trapped between power, fear, and loyalty. Through themes of family, faith, and resilience, the novel asks a haunting question: what happens when the truth is silenced, and survival depends on someone else’s voice?

 A powerful, emotional narrative, The Prisoner is both a thriller and a deeply human story of endurance and hope.

• Paperback: 210 pages
• Publisher: White Falcon Publishing; 1 edition (April 2026)
• Author: Lionel D'Souza
• ISBN-13: 9789376310371
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 8 inch

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