Shadow of Confrontation
Language: English
Published by Mustafa YILMAZ, 2026
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- Title
- Shadow of Confrontation
- Author
- Mustafa Yilmaz
- Publisher
- Mustafa YILMAZ
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798233904271
- Item weight
- 213 grams
SHADOW OF CONFRONTATION: The Price of a Belated Truth
"A country doesn't collapse by screaming. It comes apart in silence."
What happens when the state you trusted with your children becomes the very force that tears your family apart? How do you face a truth that arrives decades too late?
A Gripping Narrative of Loyalty and Loss
In his masterfully crafted new novel, Mustafa Yılmaz takes readers on a haunting journey through the silent corridors of Turkish history. Shadow of Confrontation is not just a story about a single night; it is a profound meditation on the heavy price of unquestioned loyalty and the devastating cost of a belated reckoning.
The Story
The night of July 15 begins like any other, but as the echoes of the sala prayer rise from the minarets, the world as they know it begins to crumble. Through the eyes of five different fathers-İsmail Ağa, Ramazan Efendi, Bekir Hoca, Hasan Öğretmen, and Ziya Dede-we witness the slow-motion collapse of a generation's faith.
These were men who believed the state was the ultimate sanctuary. They sent their sons-Cemil, Musa, Mehmet, İdris, and Hakan-into the military, the police force, and the judiciary, believing they were serving a higher calling. But as the shadows of the past meet the chaos of the present, these fathers are forced to look into a mirror they have avoided for thirty-six years.
Themes of Justice and Conscience
Spanning from the scars of the 1980 coup to the modern-day turmoil, Yılmaz explores the complex bond between the citizen and the state.
· The Weight of Silence: How "adjusting" to injustice is not forgetting, but merely learning to carry a soul-crushing weight.
· A Father's Reckoning: The agonizing realization that the "honorable" path may have been built on a foundation of silence.
· The Price of Truth: When the truth finally arrives, it does not always bring absolution. Sometimes, it only brings the shadow of what was lost.
Why You Should Read This Book
· A Unique Perspective: Unlike typical political thrillers, this novel focuses on the internal, human cost of systemic shifts, told through the raw emotions of families in mourning and doubt.
· Atmospheric Prose: Written with a minimalist yet powerful elegance, the story captures the chilling stillness of a nation in transition.
· Universal Questions: While rooted in the specific history of Turkey, the themes of state power, individual conscience, and parental sacrifice resonate with readers everywhere.
"Some reckonings do come. Late. Always late. And when they finally arrive, they don't absolve anyone. They just hold up the mirror in a place where you can't look away."
Perfect for readers of literary fiction, political drama, and stories that challenge the boundaries of loyalty and faith.
Discover the story of what gets left behind when the dust settles.
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About the Author
Emekli subay, mühendis ve akademisyen olan Mustafa Yılmaz, 1 Mayıs 1966 tarihinde Çanakkale-Ezine İlçesi Geyikli beldesinde 3 çocuklu çiftçi bir ailenin en büyük çocuğu olarak dünyaya gelmiştir. İlkokuldan sonra ailesinden ayrılarak ortaokulu Çanakkale'de devlet parasız yatılı ve bursluluk sınavı ile girdiği Lise Pansiyonunda okumuş ve 12 Eylül 1980 darbesinde Kuleli Askerî Lisesine askerî öğrenci olarak girmiştir. 1990 yılında Fakülte ve Yüksek Okullar Komutanlığı adına Boğaziçi Üniversitesinden inşaat mühendisi olarak mezun olmuş ve mühendis teğmen rütbesiyle görevine başlamıştır. 2014 yılına kadar Milli Savunma Bakanlığı bünyesinde İnşaat Emlak Bölge Başkanlıklarında kontrol mühendisi, kontrol şefi ve şube müdürü olarak görev yapmış ve bu tarihten sonra Kara Harp Okuluna bölüm başkanı olarak atanmıştır. Yüksek lisans çalışmasını Balıkesir Üniversitesinde çelik yapılar üzerine, doktora çalışmasını da Gazi Üniversitesinde İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliğinin Maliyet Tahmini üzerine yapmıştır. 15 Temmuz 2016 sonrası Kara Harp Okulundan tayin olduğu TSK İnsani Yardım Tugay Komutanlığından 2018 yılında albay rütbesi ile kadrosuzluk nedeniyle emekli olmuştur. Hâlen Ankara Üniversitesi Uygulamalı Bilimler Fakültesinde yarı zamanlı öğretim elemanı olarak çalışmaktadır. Pek çok akademik makalesi ve teknik kitabı olan yazarın karanlığa bir mum yakma, tarihe kayıt düşme ve geleceğe umut olma adına "İki Darbe Arasında Bir Ömür" anı türünde kaleme alınan ilk eseridir. Evli ve 4 çocuk babası olan yazar İngilizce bilmektedir.
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