The Informant’s File: A Novel of Surveillance, Desire, and Betrayal

Set against the backdrop of a rigid and corrupt political system in Syria, the novel follows Hammadi, a man caught between ambition, desire, and the quiet erosion of his own humanity. Working within an institution shaped by power, favouritism, and unspoken rules, Hammadi navigates a world where loyalty is currency and silence is survival. As his career advances, his personal world grows increasingly fragile. His relationships-particularly with women who enter his orbit-reveal layers of desire, manipulation, and emotional conflict. Between moments of dark humour and quiet despair, Hammadi struggles to maintain control over a life that seems to slip further from his grasp with every compromise he makes. The story blends psychological depth with sharp social observation, exposing the hidden mechanisms of authority and the moral cost of living under it. Through fragmented memories, tense encounters, and symbolic moments, the narrative captures the weight of a past that refuses to fade and a present that offers no easy escape. Ultimately, the novel is not just the story of one man, but a reflection of a broader reality-where power seduces, corrupts, and reshapes everything it touches, including love, identity, and truth.

Pagina's: 193, Paperback, Independently published