Description
You Will See Fire by Christopher Goffard is a gripping true-crime story that delves into the mysterious death of Kenyan missionary John Kaiser. Once a paratrooper, Kaiser became a vocal opponent of the Kenyan dictator Daniel Moi, earning the regime’s ire. In 2000, shortly before he was set to speak out against the government, he received an ominous letter: “Utaona Moto – You Will See Fire.” Months later, Kaiser was found dead, and the initial post-mortem concluded suicide. But the circumstances surrounding his death didn’t add up.
This book uncovers the efforts of Kenyan lawyer Mbuthi Gatheni, who embarked on a relentless investigation into the cover-up of Kaiser’s death. Despite initial findings by both the Kenyan government and the FBI, Gatheni’s pursuit of justice led to a new inquest and the eventual uncovering of a profound conspiracy. Award-winning journalist Christopher Goffard weaves a tale of murder, corruption, and the pursuit of justice, all set against the backdrop of a repressive regime. You Will See Fire is a powerful narrative about courage, redemption, and the search for truth.
