Young Brazilian soldier Ibrahim Hassan adheres closely to the core practices and beliefs of Islam. Tragedy strikes when his mother and fiancée are killed in a raid by U.S. fighters on Baghdad. He yearns for revenge, believing that every life holds a price. Hassan struggles between seeking justice and finding personal vengeance through an act of terrorism, thereby making for a gripping narrative tempered by his love for a little boy. The author explores the consequences of violence and the blurred lines between right and wrong.

Tarcizo Sobreira Fernandes held the rank of Captain in the Brazilian Navy, having completed a distinguished career marked by prestigious billets, including a tour of duty as Assistant Naval Attaché to the United States Navy.