Among Nile Foliage

In the sweltering heart of Juba, South Sudan, three spies-Jamal, Budge, and Howe-arrive from Egypt, charged with a clandestine mission to uncover plans for a proposed dam along the sacred Nile-no matter what the cost. Though shrouded in initial apprehension in the face of the poverty and lawlessness of South Sudan's capital, the three men find themselves unexpectedly welcomed by warmth and hospitality. Despite cultural and language barriers, brutal heat, and the possibility of their cover being blown after a night of alcohol-fueled bravado, the men are more determined than ever to complete their mission. Howe enlists the help of two orphaned children: Patrick, who is deaf, and Garang, both of whom possess an intimate knowledge of the Nile's winding secrets. Caught between increasingly dangerous forces-anticipatory anxiety, treacherous environments, and deadly wildlife-the three spies, along with Patrick and Garang, must decide what to sacrifice, what to salvage, and what secrets to leave behind among Nile foliage. Fast-paced, thought-provoking, and lyrically written, Among Nile Foliage is a spy thriller with a deeply human conflict at its heart.