STRIPPED is the raw and unfiltered journey of survival, love, and resilience. In this gripping memoir, follow the harrowing tale of a gay Syrian man imprisoned for simply being himself. From the darkness of captivity to the hidden world of underground LGBTQ communities, witness the courage as he unveils a clandestine realm never revealed before. Amidst the shadows, he finds solace in a forbidden love story that transcends boundaries and defies odds as he navigates a tumultuous romance with a Swiss journalist. STRIPPED is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of identity, the beauty of love, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Lucian S.: Lucian S. was born in Syria in the 1990s. STRIPPED: A MEMOIR is his first published book. He is an indie author who writes under a pseudonym. He lives and works in Zurich, Switzerland, since 2018.