Publisher's Synopsis
The Silent Yield
A scientist's breakthrough. A nation on the brink. A truth too dangerous to be known.
In the African nation of Monge, plant geneticist Dr. John Blake is on the cutting edge of agricultural science, or so he believes. Tasked with developing genetically modified maize for a powerful multinational seed corporation, John unwittingly plays a role in a covert population control experiment. But when a genetic disaster unfolds, the results are catastrophic.
The pollen escapes. The crops mutate and a silent danger spreads.
Livestock, wildlife, and even humans become sterile. Monge is thrown into chaos as the possibility of food supplies looms. As the truth emerges, John becomes a fugitive, pursued by the very company that once funded his research and a ruthless Monge leader desperate to seize control of the crisis. But John is not the only one seeking answers.
Jaja, a rebel leader with a personal vendetta, has been waiting for this moment. Once John's student, he spent years imprisoned for a crime he believes John orchestrated. But when Jaja finally captures his former mentor, his motives run deeper than revenge. He needs John's knowledge, and more importantly, the secret seed that could change everything.
As Monge spirals into civil war, the government launches a brutal airstrike on the rebel camp. The world watches in horror as the dust settles. Many lives are lost, and yet, John Blake's body is never found.
Was John a hero? A pawn? Or just another shadow in the silent yield?
A Gripping Thriller of Science, Betrayal, and Survival
The Silent Yield is an electrifying eco-thriller that delves into the dark intersections of biotechnology, power, and political upheaval. This hauntingly plausible tale will captivate fans of Michael Crichton, Richard Preston, and dystopian political thrillers.
Perfect for readers who crave high-stakes suspense, scientific intrigue, and heart-pounding action.