# The Sirens of Baghdad

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- Authors: [Yasmina Khadra](https://www.bookquiver.com/yasmina-khadra)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2008-06-05

## Description

Forced to leave the University of Baghdad when the Americans invade Iraq, a young man returns home to his small desert village, where he witnesses three unspeakable acts of violence committed by American soldiers. Consumed by a desire for revenge, the youth returns to the city where is he is taken in by a radical group. Before long, he finds himself part of a terrorist operation which will take him to London. But as the time to board the plane draws near, he struggles to reconcile himself to his mission.

## Editions

### The Sirens of Baghdad

- Publisher: Vintage
- ISBN: 978-00-9951-323-0
- Pages: 320
- Published: 2008-06-05
- Language: en_GB

### The Sirens of Baghdad

- Publisher: anchor
- ISBN: 978-03-0738-616-8
- Pages: 320
- Published: 2008-05-06
- Language: en_US