Title, Subtitle

The Cost of Silence
A Tale of Sacrifice, Betrayal, and Broken Promises

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Blurb / Description

What happens when a mother gives everything—only to find out it was all a lie?

In The Cost of Silence, Chiedu Ndubisi delivers a moving and emotionally charged novel about sacrifice, betrayal, and the devastating consequences of secrets left unspoken.

When Mama Ife donates her kidney to save her daughter’s life and fund her medical school tuition, she believes her suffering has purpose. But years later, the truth unravels: her daughter was expelled long ago. The discovery sets off a chain of reckonings—not only within the family, but across a society where silence too often disguises systemic rot.

Set against the backdrop of Nigeria’s underfunded education and health systems, The Cost of Silence is both a personal tragedy and a national metaphor. It is a cry for accountability, a meditation on maternal love, and a fierce exploration of the emotional cost of enduring injustice quietly.

Author

Chiedu Ndubisi is a Nigerian author and policy analyst whose work bridges literature and social critique. His novels confront structural failure through intimate storytelling, giving voice to those often forgotten by headlines. The Cost of Silence is one of his most emotionally resonant works—a tribute to the invisible pillars of families and nations.

He is the Managing Director/CEO of Prohouse and Systems Limited and founder of GritRoot Media Concept. A recognized expert in infrastructure finance and PPP reform, he holds degrees in Economics (B.Sc.), Business Administration (MBA), and Public Policy Analysis (Ph.D.). With over 40 years of post-graduation experience, including his tenure as Director at Nigeria’s Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Chiedu brings deep insight into governance, reform, and storytelling. 

Formats Available

• eBook (EPUB, PDF)

• Paperback

• Hardcover (Coming Soon)

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ISBNs

• Paperback ISBN: 978-1-257-XXXXX (To be assigned)

• eBook ISBN: 978-1-257-YYYYY (To be assigned)

• Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-257-ZZZZZ (To be assigned)

Reviews / Endorsements

“A quietly devastating novel. Ndubisi reminds us that silence—especially a mother’s—is not always consent. Sometimes it’s heartbreak.”
— Ngozi Amadi, Literary Critic

“Wrenching and honest. This novel captures the injustice many families face—and the love that endures anyway.”
— *Sule T. Ibrahim, Author of Daughters of the Soil

“A compelling indictment of broken systems and a tribute to those who give everything.”
— The African Book Journal