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George Young is a U.S. government interrogator at a secret holding facility for suspected terrorists when a detainee unexpectedly dies. The detainee repeatedly asks, “Who are you?” just before dying. These words echo throughout the novel and send George on a painful journey of self-interrogation and discovery.
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"A finely tuned character study of a man in personal crisis…Holdefer shows a polished touch with detail and dialogue. The rare humorous moment is dry and often tragic, and the interrogations are so vivid as to make the reader squeamish."
Publishers Weekly
"Portray[s] with excruciating, chilling effect the actions of men operating in extreme circumstances when the usual rules of war are absent. A short novel but powerful in its reach, this work…resounds with literary merit and bears the hallmarks of a thriller sure to fly off the shelf."
Library Journal
"By placing this familiar theme in a new (and very timely) setting, Holdefer gives us additional layers of emotional depth: George isn't just trying to figure out who he is; he is trying to figure out what his country is, and whether he is a good guy or just another terrorist wearing a different suit of clothes. A compelling mix of thriller, psychodrama, and, yes, political commentary."
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