Blood of the Levant (Ichor Heart)

Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:14:29 +0000

A century of war rages between the Empire of Europa and the Russian Tsardom over control of “Ichor ore”. The Ichor is also present in the veins of special individuals known as “Ichor Hearts,” who are used as weapons of conquest. The narrative follows two central characters: Omar: A young Muslim from the Syrian vassal of Europa, he is secretly an Ichor Heart with rapid healing abilities. After a tragedy strikes his family, he seeks vengeance and joins Europa’s Royal Legion to fight back against the Russians. Yuri Romanov: The Russian Prince is tormented by nightmares and sets out on his own quest to uncover the truth behind his origins and the fate of his loved ones. The story unfolds in two parallel timelines, exploring themes of faith, destiny, politics, and the brutality of war. A central subplot involves Omar joining a group of Ichor Hearts to infiltrate a Russian command to find the missing Prince Yuri.

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Khalisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:27:38 +0000

The book follows Noora, a newly married woman in war-torn Syria, whose life is suddenly and cruelly upended by the escalating conflict. As conditions worsen overnight, she is forced to make the agonizing decision to leave her husband to ensure her own safety. The narrative follows Noora’s struggle to find a safe haven while confronting the horrors faced daily by ordinary Syrian people. In her journey, Noora must rely on her faith and inner strength. The novel is described as a “page-turner” that illuminates the human side of a conflict often overlooked in news reports. Anees, a Sri Lankan author, used her multidisciplinary background and volunteer work to “delicately illuminate the untold perspectives” of those living through such devastating events.

War – The Islamic Library Association

Blood of the Levant (Ichor Heart)

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