Maya knows the rule: never cross the boundary with a patient. But when a leaked report exposes Luca and the police “protection” vanishes, she does the one thing her training never covered—she runs with him. Breathing drills turn into escape plans. Grounding techniques become counter-surveillance. Reading microexpressions becomes a way to spot a lie before it turns into an ambush. Luca’s street instincts fill the gaps: burner phones, back-door routes, the unspoken codes of neighborhoods now crawling with hired guns.
Hunted from motel corridors to midnight freight yards, they uncover a cache of evidence linking a decorated detective to the mob’s clean-up crew. One wired meeting could topple the syndicate—or end with Luca’s body in the river and Maya as collateral. Every mile tightens the bond they refuse to name, every heartbeat a countdown to the moment they must choose between the safety of silence and the cost of truth.
He’s the last witness. She’s the only one keeping him alive. How far will they go to make their testimony heard?
Chinedu Nnadi is an acclaimed novelist and cultural historian, known for his dynamic range spanning high-octane electrifying political, psychological and romantic thrillers and the timeless magic of African folklore. A former advocate for social and political justice, he brings raw authenticity and gripping suspense to his novels, drawn from a deep understanding of global politics and covert operations. As a leading expert in African oral traditions, myths, and legends, Chinedu also dedicates his work to preserving Africa’s narrative heritage. Through his writing, he captures the spirit of silent warriors and ancient storytellers alike—ensuring their voices resonate across continents and generations.