The Sacred River is a gripping and compelling political thriller
that revolves around a post-independence African nation named Donyokeri.
The gods have conspired to bestow one Shujaa Juma, who has the
admiration of the entire community in which he lives, the onerous task
of helping liberate the country led by an autocratic ruler, named
Sonkoh.
It is a tale of intrigues of murder, love and betrayal. Yet as another
protagonist shows, it need not all be in vain.
Forced to travel to a remote part of the country following political
unrest and massacre, Waciuri meets a religious leader who changes his
life irreversibly.
They trek through the African wilderness with the religious old man and
Waciuri is guided by the old man's wisdom to realize his dream and have
a clear purpose in life.
Their three lives intersect as the political drama climaxes eventually
managing to bring positive change amidst chaos and disorder in
Donyokeri.
What others say
"A village boy rises to become president of a fictional African country
following a protracted struggle. Let the author take you through the
riveting tale that explores themes of love, friendship, abuse, murder
and more." - Charles Phebih-Agyekum, Author & Book Editor
"Gitura writes like one inspired. Brisk, heartbreaking, masterful. Part
human struggle, part human triumph; the stuff of real life." - John
Mwazemba, CEO, Phoenix Publishers Ltd; consummate editor and writer
"The Sacred River provides the reader with an uplifting tale about the
opportunities given to a community to build a new utopian self-governed
society when things begin to fail. This story keeps the reader
entertained while the characters work together to bring down their
elected government." - Sheena Brennan, Book Editor
