A twisty and suspenseful thriller taking place during the Syrian revolution, following a family set within the crosshairs of a ruthless military unit.When her brother Yusuf is disappeared by the Assad regime, Shams is torn from the normality of her routine by her desperation to find out who betrayed him.The feared Branch 290 has been watching Shams' family for weeks and she suspects someone close has been passing them information. But if there are betrayers amongst her circle, are they simply acting to save themselves, or are they settling long-held grudges?Amidst the brutality and chaos, Shams no longer knows who she can trust. The Syrian revolution is at the door and Aleppo is the latest battleground.How can you know if someone is loyal and trustworthy or playing an elaborate game of deceit? How do people behave when they are forced into the darkest and most dangerous of circumstances?Perfect for fans of Brad Meltzer and Vince Flynn.