An African epic, Rebuke the Wind begins in France, sweeps through the United States, Iraq, Morocco, Nigeria and Cameroon to the Arab gulf and the source of terror financing. At the center of the story is Isa, a remarkable 14-year-old from Cameroon who, having been kidnapped by Boko Haram, defies the terrorists with her own escape and her breathtaking rescue of a Frenchman also held hostage.

The novel paints a vivid portrait of her knowledge of the African bush, as well as her courage, faith and determination as she confronts the world’s largest terrorist organization. Providing texture to the story are brave US, UK and Indian private security teams, seemingly soulless child soldiers of Boko Haram, corrupt Nigerian military, Saudi terrorist financiers, Kenyan money-launderers and the international politics of terror.

Rebuke the Wind is more than a good read. It is a tribute to the people of the Sahel, particularly the young women who have been victimized by Boko Haram and left largely unknown behind the headlines. All proceeds that would go to the author will be going directly to a charity in Cameroon to support young women in the Sahel.  The style is simple and fast, suitable for Young Adult and Adult readers.