Sunrise Over Fallujah

A young adult war novel following Robin Perry, an 18-year-old African American soldier from Harlem who enlists in the army and is deployed to Iraq during the early stages of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The story explores the harsh realities of modern warfare, the moral complexities soldiers face in combat zones, and the psychological toll of war on young people. Through Robin's experiences with his diverse unit, the novel examines themes of courage, friendship, sacrifice, and the disconnect between military expectations and battlefield reality.