“Anil’s Ghost” by Michael Ondaatje is a novel that explores the profound impacts of the civil war in Sri Lanka on individuals and society. The story follows Anil Tissera, a young forensic scientist who returns to Sri Lanka to assist in international war crimes investigations. She discovers a skeleton nicknamed “Sailor” that seems to hold the key to understanding widespread atrocities. The book progresses with Anil’s quest to uncover and reveal the truth, facing numerous ethical challenges and dangers along the way. Ondaatje weaves a compelling narrative that not only tells a story of forensic investigation but also delves into the deep scars left by conflict on a country and its people.