THE TRIALS OF CHEPONDOR by Franz Owano

Set in the 22 nd century, mankind’s dependence on technology ushers in a bold new era of evolution. The proliferation of Artificial Intelligence in due time, pits man against machine. Phasing out the middle class and thus widening the gap between the affluent and destitute. Sparking the spectre of insurrection, wars & the volcanic upheaval of revolt. In a bid to resolve the ensuing mayhem, Artificial Intelligence offers a solution to the quandary. By the adoption of Chrysalis; Kenyan society attempts a social experiment that will finally not only provide equality but equity to all its citizens. Some however remain nostalgic for a past in which the status quo reigned supreme. From the spectacle of conflict to the intrigues of the Senate, from the struggles to exert influence in the corridors of power to the betrayals that threaten to tear apart the alliances of convenience forged. Visions of Chrysalis is an intimate portrayal of the quest to change the course of a nation’s history, and the three men whose destinies inevitably clash in a ruthless duel of ambition.

The portrait of a family coming to grips with the complexities of mental illness. A tale of metaphysical passion in which greed, acceptance, and denial are powerfully juxtaposed. An in-depth exposition into the evolving nature of globalization & the dynamics beckoning it to its deathbed. A young woman emotionally calloused by the trauma of her undistinguished past. Outrunning the sins of her mother. Determined to outwit the stalking shadow on her trail. Dueling with the kind of conflict only drugs can create; a social worker is caught between helping the needy and feeding his own ruthless need. A critique of Africa’s lag in comparison to the developed world. Expounding on a fundamental flaw in her ability to amass and transfer generational wealth; with a bold mindset alteration proposed. A reminiscence of love and loss accompanying the encumbrance of compromise. Crowned by an uncalculated betrayal of trust. Compiled in a unique, appealing, and timeless collection of essays and short stories. A potent intellectual cocktail.