Luke Archer, a British Egyptian doctor, runs from his problematic past in the UK and becomes a war surgeon. When he is taken hostage by Western security contractors in a besieged hospital in Yemen, he realizes that after spending years saving the lives of others, he needs to face the demons of his past in order to save his own.

Guns and Almond Milk is a study of identity, war and redemption.

• It is The Sympathizer mixed with M.A.S.H by the way of Ramy.
• It is a fast-paced story of love, murder, and thrill that provides readers with a fresh perspective on humanitarian work, religion, assimilation, and Middle Eastern politics.

Mustafa Marwan is an Egyptian writer, aid worker, and trainer with over a decade of experience in more than a dozen conflict zones in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

His debut novel, Guns and Almond Milk, a Page Turner Awards 2021 Finalist, is set in Yemen and the United Kingdom, where he has lived and worked.

Mustafa has a Bachelor's in Pharmacy and a Master's in Public Health and has lectured and consulted in the UK on topics such as management and leadership, health and social care.

He has also facilitated intercultural dialogue programs in several countries. Mustafa currently resides in Bangkok, Thailand.

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