“Though fiction, the subject matter is well researched and the book accurately captures the political climate of the war-torn nation, with a keen eye toward its colonial past” – Kirkus Discoveries

American journalist, Jenny Osborne, has resolved to not let fear stop her from getting a story. She accepts her first big assignment abroad to report on the war situation between the government and rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But after she and her photojournalist, John Spencer, arrive in Kinshasa, they soon discover that things are not as they seem.

Monsieur Lance Lemmand, a veteran French Intelligence Officer in DRC suspects the hand of “The Helpers” in the current political unrest. He enlists his protégé, the brilliant and handsome Pierre-Jean Philippe, to help him investigate. When Kai, a local schoolgirl, who is hiding a deep dark secret, decides to take action, she seeks out Jenny for help. Kai gives Jenny damaging information that could bring down “The Helpers.” Can Jenny’s fulfill her duty to Kai and fight her feelings for Pierre, while trying to achieve her greater goal?

“The Helpers” find out that Jenny has obtained damaging information about them and will stop at nothing to prevent Jenny from exposing them. Jenny finds herself on the run, caught in a web of intrigue, espionage and assassinations, spanning from Congo to Europe, and as far reaching as the United States. Her only hope is Lance and Pierre. But will they find her before it is too late? Or will “The Helpers” silence them once and for all.

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