The Land Between Flags

By Sean Elson

Two enemies. One war. No way home but through each other.

In the chaos of the Iran-Iraq War, nineteen-year-old Iranian conscript Reza Hashemi and battle-worn Iraqi sergeant Adnan Karim are cut off from their units after a night of shelling tears the front apart. Stranded in the no-man's-land between two armies, they face a landscape mined, poisoned, and flooded - where every step could kill, and every choice could betray.

Forced to rely on a shared language spoken in different rhythms, and a sheer will to live, the two men navigate trenches, chemical clouds, and the deadly marshes of the Shatt al-Arab. As hunger, injury, and exhaustion strip away the slogans of their governments, Reza and Adnan begin to see the faces of home in each other's eyes - and the bitter truth of what the war has stolen from them both.

The Land Between Flags is a gripping, deeply human novel about survival, trust, and the fragile line between enemy and brother. Perfect for readers of historical war fiction who crave realism, emotional depth, and unforgettable characters.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FLW74678
• ISBN13: 9798297240728
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.8"