Paperback edition of the powerful novel which depicts the psychological impact of war, by a young Iraq War veteran. It won the }Guardian{ First Book Award and was a finalist for the National Book Award in America. Returning to the US from the war in Iraq, John is hailed as a hero, but he can't escape the memories of the experiences he had there, or of his lost comrade Murph. 'A wonderful, powerful novel that moves and terrifies' }Independent On Sunday{