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  • The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown

    The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown

    Snapshot

    • Title: The Secret of Secrets
    • Author: Dan Brown
    • Genre: Thriller / Speculative Science
    • Vibes: intellectual mystery • consciousness studies • global peril • relentless chase
    • Pace: Fast, cinematic, idea-driven

    The Secret of Secrets
    Author: Dan Brown

    The Secret of Secrets Book Cover, it is red with the name of the book and the author, with a keyhole silhouette on the left hand side.

    Robert Langdon, esteemed professor of symbology, travels to Prague to attend a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon, a prominent noetic scientist with whom he has recently begun a relationship.

    Katherine is on the verge of publishing an explosive book that contains startling discoveries about the nature of human consciousness and threatens to disrupt centuries of established belief. But a brutal murder catapults the trip into chaos, and Katherine suddenly disappears along with her manuscript.

    Langdon finds himself targeted by a powerful organization and hunted by a chilling assailant sprung from Prague’s most ancient mythology. As the plot expands into London and New York, Langdon desperately searches for Katherine . . . and for answers.

    In a thrilling race through the dual worlds of futuristic science and mystical lore, he uncovers a shocking truth about a secret project that will forever change the way we think about the human mind.

    Thoughts:

    My latest read is The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown. I was captivated by the way the novel explores consciousness, suggesting that the human mind may be the last true frontier, one we still understand only imperfectly, despite its beautiful complexity.

    Through Robert Langdon, Brown takes the reader on a fresh intellectual adventure, examining what the mind is capable of and what the emerging science of consciousness might reveal. The novel builds to an entertaining, suspenseful climax, culminating in a thrilling chase as Langdon searches for Katherine amid mounting danger. I enjoyed every. minute. of. it. Then got everyone around me to read it, hahaha. And now, I hope you will too.

    Read this if you enjoy

    • Thrillers that blend science, philosophy, and action.
    • Big questions about consciousness and human potential.
    • Fast-paced stories with intellectual puzzles at their core.
    • High-stakes searches where knowledge is as powerful as force.

    Your turn

    Do you enjoy thrillers that make you think as much as they make your heart race? Or do you prefer action that never pauses for philosophy? There’s a beautiful magic in thinking about a book I’ve finished reading hours or days later and getting on Google to research whether Noetic Science exists, who is studying it, and why. I hope you find your next thrilling read.

    If you’re drawn to stories that explore cyber fiction, you might enjoy my ongoing Friday fiction series—where mystery, tension, and discovery collide. → Start with Episode One

  • The Currents Series by Dora Okeyo

    The Currents Series by Dora Okeyo

    Fire

    Fire by Dora Okeyo book cover

    Book One

    A boy is born in the land of Leo. As the sound of the cattle horn is heard, everyone in the Kingdom celebrates the birth of not only a boy, but the Crown Prince. His name is Ustawi.

    The hands that hold him foretell a prosperous future, but just like every dream has it’s valleys, so has Ustawi’s birth. One man has seen the evil that’s to befall the kingdom under the boy’s reign, his name is Ukweli. He is the Seer.

    Fire begins the story of the Prince’s life and as you read through a story rich in culture and customs you can only ask yourself, can the Seer fight the gods? Can he avert the impending doom that’s to come?

    Available on Amazon

    Water

    Water by Dora Okeyo

    Book Two

    Water is a riveting tale about the kingdom of Leo. It is led by a stubborn King who is jealous of his brother- The Seer.

    When their mother dies, the King sets on a path filled with anger and it seems that no one can stop him from spiraling down this trail of vengeance.

    Water weaves a tale filled with African tradition and sayings, and as you read each word, you cannot help but wonder what will become of the kingdom of Leo? Will King Uwezo listen to his brother and do what’s right?

    Available on Amazon

    Wind

    Wind by Dora Okeyo Book Cover

    Book Three

    King Uwezo knocks on his son’s door at night and tells him he will be crowned King by dusk.
    Ustawi does not want to be King, not when his Father is still alive. He wants to travel and see the other lands.

    But, the King’s word is final. Wind, marks the beginning of Ustawi’s initiation into leadership. Relationships will be broken, alliances will be formed and suddenly the rush to occupy the throne of Leo will begin!

    Wind never blows for a long time, but in this third book of the Currents Series, the people of Leo find themselves unable to predict or control the events that take place. It’s a serving of humor, pain, betrayal, anger with a pinch of love.

    Available on Amazon

    Earth

    Earth by Dora Okeyo Book Cover

    Book Four

    Leo’s most powerful King dies. His only son, Prince Ustawi, resides in the most dangerous forest for he was banished for turning down his inheritance.

    The people of Leo need a leader, with enemies ready to attack the most prosperous kingdom, will the Seer’s premonition of doom come true?

    Will Ustawi return home? Will he accept his throne and will the woman he loves, Amara, accept to be his Queen?

    Earth is the final book in The Currents Series. It is preceded by three books: Fire, Water and Wind. In this final book, we are treated to the race to the most powerful throne and everything is not as it seems, will Ustawi find his bearing or will he fail as the gods decreed?

    Available on Amazon

    The Currents Series by Dora Okeyo: In Leo—“the land of today”—a prince named Ustawi grows from prophesied doom to chosen leadership, testing whether legacy is fate or something a leader earns, as family rivalries, ritual, and war churn symbolized by the elemental titles: Fire, Water, Wind, and Earth.

    The series grows as follows:

    • Fire — Birth and an omen: a celebrated heir arrives under a shadowed prophecy. The question isn’t “Will he be king?” but “At what cost and to whom?”
    • Water — A family fracture grows: King Uwezo’s jealousy of his brother, the Seer, Ukweli, pulls the kingdom into grief-driven rule; tradition confronts pride. Will King Uwezo listen to his brother Ukweli?
    • Wind — Initiation under pressure: Ustawi is forced toward the crown before he’s ready; alliances reshuffle too fast, revealing how unstable power is when seized, not earned.
    • Earth — Exile to return: with the king dead and enemies circling, the banished heir must decide if he’ll claim the throne, rewrite the prophecy, and choose love without losing the realm.

    It is a coming-of-age kingship saga rooted in African custom, where elemental forces mirror moral dilemmas. The core of the series is rooted in the tension between prophecy vs. self-determination, bloodline vs. merit, and legacy vs. love asking if a leader can honor tradition while bending a doom that everyone else has already accepted.

  • Save My Heart is now Available at Nuria

    Save My Heart is now Available at Nuria

    Save My Heart

    by Elly Kamari

    Leila Karani fell in love, thinking it was forever. She got pregnant and went to see her boyfriend, Nathan Njeru, thinking he would support her and their baby, but she was wrong. Nathan declared he did not love her anymore and instead urged her to abort their baby.

    Eight years later, Leila is a single mother running a fabric and tailoring shop in Nairobi, and her daughter’s happiness is her only concern. When a Fashion Design opportunity comes her way, she unexpectedly encounters Nathan. Now, Leila must make a decision that will profoundly impact her daughter’s future, especially when she learns the truth about Nathan’s past actions.

    Can Leila navigate the tumultuous waters of forgiveness and allow her heart to love a man she’s despised for so long yet still feels connected to?

    This is a standalone and the first book will be printed in January 2025.

    This Printed Book is now available at Nuria Bookstore. Buy it online and get it delivered, or visit the Nuria Bookstore here: The Bazaar Building, 1st Floor.

    On a side note, I am low-key excited to finally be posting about a printed book available for purchase in my city, Nairobi! It was quite an amazing moment, and I’ve been smiling and feeling super excited when I think about it. Here’s to more and more books printed and available in Nairobi!