Faith Ijiga is a Nigerian Christian author of geopolitical thrillers. She was a guest of Between the Lines last year when her novel Jungle Justice was released. In this episode, we discussed the challenges she has faced over the last several months, not the least of which is her blindness, and her latest novel.

The Silent Protest was inspired by real-life events and is set in the Democratic Republic of Congo, China, and the United States. It releases on September 23rd and is available for the incredible preorder price of only .99 until this date. It is also available on Kindle Unlimited and in paperback.

The Silent Protest is a story that aims to provoke thought, stir hearts, and inspire change:

One act of defiance. One brutal regime. One man caught in the crossfire.

When the Congolese national football team stages a silent protest during the African Cup of Nations, their gesture sparks a firestorm that shakes the Democratic Republic of Congo—and the world. But behind the headlines, a darker truth lurks.

CIA operative Ryder "Raven" Jackson is sent deep into the heart of war-torn North Kivu. His mission: uncover the shadowy network of warlords, government officials, and foreign agents fueling the violence tearing the Congo apart. But for a man who stands out, blending in is impossible—and survival is anything but guaranteed.

As M23 rebels launch a wave of terror, government forces silence journalists, and international players manipulate the crisis for their own gain, Ryder finds himself racing against time. With civilians caught in the crossfire and a conspiracy stretching from Kinshasa to Washington, every decision he makes could tip the balance between war and peace.

From the back alleys of Goma to the corridors of power in the White House and the United Nations, The Silent Protest is a heart-pounding geopolitical thriller about courage, betrayal, and the high cost of speaking truth to power.

In a land where silence is survival, one protest may ignite a revolution.