The Foghorn Echoes

In 2003 Syria, teenage friends Hussam and Wassim share a love both tender and forbidden—until a tragic accident shatters their lives and severs their bond. A decade later, Hussam finds himself in Vancouver as a refugee, numbing his heartache with drugs and fleeting encounters, while Wassim remains in Damascus, haunted by war, secrets, and the ghost who becomes his unexpected confidante. Alternating between memories and the present, this haunting novel weaves love, trauma, and longing into a story about the ghosts we carry—and what it takes to finally find peace.

~ Included for its courageous, lyrical portrayal of gay love across exile, war, and memory, and for its unflinching, emotionally immersive journey toward belonging. A powerful and compassionate exploration of queer identity shaped by history, longing, and the ongoing search for home. ~