Serials

Conclusion and Acknowlegements

Sensing rising tensions around him, Nkwema withdraws into combatative bitterness...

Festus' efforts to maintain a crumbling country prompt much criticism...

Nkwema gives an account of his 'successes'...

In his private life and in his leadership, Festus Nkwema is beleaguered...

What led to President-for-life Batakoudou's replacement?

Governance, profitability, and a little bit of Nkema's family history...

Festus is called in for a talk with President Batakoudou.

Nkwema explains Ngongo's mineral wealth.

Festus Nkwema recounts how his military experience was formational in his life.

Festus Nkwema continues his memoir...

Part Two Begins: Chapter One

Epilogue to Part One

Pierre is safe, but only after much help and many travels...

To Bob Shepard's horror, Pierre appears -- ragged and beaten...

Pierre out of action, we turn to Robert Shepherd...

The time has finally come for Pierre to do the deed he was instructed to do...

Inspired by his experience in South Africa, Pierre returns to his home country, Ngongo.

Formative years in South Africa...

In Tanzania, Pierre learns more about political movement...

Pierre recounts travels after obtaining his degree.

In learning about Mr. Josephai's assistance to Mishach, Pierre begins to find a path he wants his life to follow...

Pierre learns of Nduke's flight as a refugee...

A visitor arrives in Mr. J's shop. What is his motive for speaking to Pierre?

Pierre encounters a lecture about insurrection ...

Pierre interviews a man who makes his living by lampooning politicians...

Off to university, Pierre's political education immediately begins...

Pierre explains how even as a boy, politics were an issue...

Serial fiction set in Africa...

Conclusion. Without Elena, all Victor has left is the survival of his convictions...