Hard by a Great Forest

Mr-Exp

Overview

A man travels back to the country he fled as a child, carrying only a faded map and the memory of his missing father. The road leads into a vast forest where rebels once hid and where answers now lie scattered among rusted rifles and abandoned villages. Each encounter with survivors peels back layers of civil war, family betrayal and the stories nations choose to forget. The narrative moves between past and present, showing how exile shapes memory and how return can feel like another departure.

Who it's for

• Readers of literary war fiction
• Book clubs exploring post-conflict identity
• Lovers of slow-burn, place-driven narratives

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: trade paperback
• Publisher edition code: Mr-Exp