Neither a Just War Nor Just a War by Khalid Mehmood is a compelling soldier novel that immerses readers into the brutal and emotionally charged world of modern conflict. Blending realism with fiction, this war history novel stands out as a gripping fiction book about Iraq, capturing the devastation, chaos, and irreversible losses caused by war.

This emotional war novel follows Hastings, a young American soldier torn between his duty and his conscience as he enters Iraq with his battalion. Amid destruction, guilt, and fear, he learns that war is never heroic, it's a harsh battle for survival. With his loyal friend Harbash at his side, Hastings faces the torment of killing, being hunted, and watching hope disappear day by day. When tragedy unfolds during their final mission, a heartfelt letter reveals the true cost of conflict and the depth of human suffering.

The way Khalid Mehmood portrays the pain of the Iraqi people during war and the heavy burden carried by soldiers torn between duty and humanity makes this the best war novel, offering a real depiction of war’s destruction and deep human suffering.