Pedals of Destruction
by Daniel Muli
KES 720
Categories: Christian's Books & Bible
Pedals of Destruction is a gripping 60,000-word fiction thriller novel set in the vibrant Kilimani area of Nairobi. At the peak of his illustrious career, Joseph Korir, a 34-year-old movie star, film producer, and astute businessman, mysteriously vanishes without a trace.
Joseph’s disappearance sends shockwaves through his professional and personal circles. On a critical Saturday, Joseph fails to show up at various scheduled appearances and becomes unreachable by phone, prompting a series of distress calls from concerned colleagues, friends, and family. Speculations about his whereabouts abound, with some hinting at suicide, but the mystery deepens as no one can unravel the truth behind his sudden vanishing act.
Kestine Nkatha, also 34, was Joseph’s girlfriend during their university days 18 years ago. She knows better than anyone about his tendency to disappear without warning. Although their relationship ended due to his ghosting, Kestine had fallen deeply for him, and the memory of Joseph has lingered like a haunting shadow in her life, despite her attempts to deny it. Joseph’s troubled past is rooted in his parents’ tumultuous love story. Born to college sweethearts who eloped and married, his mother dropped out of school and was disowned by her parents. This marked the beginning of her woes.
Joseph’s father turned out to be abusive, and young Joseph was caught in the crossfire of their never-ending fights. These early experiences filled him with a deep-seated anger that profoundly affected his ability to connect with others.
Orphaned at the tender age of ten, Joseph was left to navigate a harsh world on his own. He bounced from one family to another, seeking daily sustenance, as no one was willing to take sole responsibility for him. His life took a pivotal turn when a visiting NGO, impressed by his bravery and academic excellence, decided to support his education. This opportunity allowed Joseph to excel academically and eventually t