Echoes in Gwangju
In a city haunted by its past, one woman dares to uncover the truth even if it will kills her.
Gwangju, South Korea. Beneath the neon lights and bustling streets lies a buried history of bloodshed and betrayal. Rookie journalist Seo Ji-won never expected her first big story to lead her into the heart of a decades-old conspiracy one tied to the brutal 1980 uprising that scarred her family forever.
When Ji-won teams up with Kang Do-hyun, a hardened detective with his own ghosts, they unravel a web of corruption that stretches from the city’s darkest alleys to its highest offices. As protests erupt once again, the past and present collide and the cost of truth becomes unbearable.
Love blooms in the shadows. Justice demands sacrifice. And some stories are written in blood.
Echoes in Gwangju is a gripping tale of political intrigue, generational trauma, and the quiet bravery of those who refuse to forget. Perfert for fans of Signal, Narcos,Youth of may, Snowdon, forests of secrets, flower of evil, Chicago typewriter, Mr sunshine, Move to heaven, My mister, Beyond evil, stranger, Vincenzo, Healer, Kairos,and When the Camellia Blooms.
2025 Fatima Maina Mai'Idris. All rights reserved.
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### Trigger Warning & Reader Advisory
This story contains mature themes and emotionally intense content. Reader discretion is strongly advised.
Content includes:
- Graphic depictions of *violence*, including bloodshed, physical assault, and fatal shootings
- Fire-related trauma, including arson and death by fire
- Political oppression, including protest suppression, torture references, and systemic corruption
- Death and sacrifice
- Mental health struggles, including grief, survivor’s guilt, and emotional breakdowns
- Historical trauma, referencing real-life events from the 1980 Gwangju Uprising
- Emotional intensity, including scenes of romantic tension, heartbreak, and moral conflict
Note: This novel is unflinching in its portrayal of trauma, justice, and sacrifice. Not all stories end in triumph. Expect emotional twists, moral complexity, and devastating beauty in every chapter.
If you are sensitive to any of these topics, please take care of yourself and skip chapters as needed. Your well-being matters.
This Novel is coming soon on 31st August, 2025.