Ahmed is a young Palestinian boy who grows up in a family fractured by war and death. As he grows, he comes into power in a terrorist organization. He slays three Israeli officers after they kill his brother. But he learns that he can start a new life, leave his old self behind, and help defeat the organization he used to be a part of. Ahmed shows a realistic perspective of a fictional person and how anyone living under extreme conditions can go from an innocent child to a militant, but then manage to find their way back. About the Author: Parker Bridge lives in Salem, OR, with his German shepherd, Elwood Blues. He enjoys reading, writing, hiking, watching movies, and running.