Risk – Jason Staggie

Description

Risk by Jason Staggie is a bold and provocative contemporary thriller set against the backdrop of modern Africa’s social and economic struggles. The novel follows Nelson Jekwa, a young, black, and privileged man named after Nelson Mandela, whose future seems bright and assured. But disillusioned and high, Nelson and his friends begin a dangerous game of drawing risky missions from a hat — what starts as youthful rebellion quickly escalates into something far more radical.

As the dares evolve into a continent-wide movement, Nelson’s group of friends hatch an audacious plan: ten high-stakes heists aimed at paying back Africa’s historical debts to the West. Yet, as with any game of risk, things spiral violently out of control. Staggie delivers a fast-paced, sharp-edged novel that explores privilege, protest, and the limits of idealism in the face of chaos. The book captures the energy of a generation both angry and hopeful, seeking meaning and revolution through dangerous acts.

Risk is a daring, socially charged thriller perfect for readers who enjoy provocative fiction that challenges conventions and explores rebellion on a razor’s edge.