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Backload of Fire is a powerful literary novel set in the rugged, snow-covered mountains of Hooraman, along the dangerous Iran-Iraq border. Here, every night, mule caravans carry heavy loads through mined passes, facing freezing winds, border guards, and the constant shadow of death. In this unforgiving landscape, smuggling is not crime-it is survival. Four friends-Showan, Hooman, Hiva, and Raviar-work as porters, known locally as kolbars. Their lives change forever when they are drawn into a mission to rescue a young girl named Hana. A single gunshot in the mountains shatters their bond, setting off a chain of events that forces each man to face the limits of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice. Written by Adeleh Khalifi and translated by Masoud Ghafoori, Backload of Fire blends stark realism with the poetry of oral tradition. The novel moves from snowbound ridges to secret mountain caves, from teahouse debates to the devastated streets of Halabcheh after the chemical attacks. Along the way, mythic tales-such as the one-eyed shepherd Tapebash or the cunning Handbad-echo through the story, turning pain and endurance into legend. Through its lyrical prose and unforgettable imagery, Backload of Fire shines a light on the lives of Kurdish porters and border villagers-people too often unseen, whose daily reality balances on a knife-edge between hope and despair. It is a novel about friendship, survival, and the invisible borders between guilt and redemption. Perfect for readers who enjoy: Borderland stories and war literature Human rights narratives and refugee experiences Middle Eastern and Kurdish history Lyrical, poetic storytelling with deep emotional impact If you were moved by The Kite Runner, The Beekeeper of Aleppo, or The Mountains Sing, Backload of Fire will stay with you long after you turn the final page.


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  • ISBN-13: 9789189439436
  • Publisher: 49books AB
  • Publisher Imprint: 49books AB
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 146
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 258 gr
  • ISBN-10: 9189439430
  • Publisher Date: 15 Aug 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 9 mm
  • Width: 152 mm


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