MUKUROB: A Tale of What We've Become

by Andre Costa

In a world unraveling with crises and uncertainties, MUKUROB is a gripping contemporary novel that plunges readers deep into the roots of humanity’s journey.

When Father David Callaghan—a young Catholic priest—witnesses his faith shattered by the brutal murder of a childhood friend at the hands of extremists, he is haunted by a single, relentless question: Where did humankind lose its way? Desperate for answers, he stumbles across an article about the identification of the most ancient humans on Earth—the San people of the Kalahari Desert. This revelation ignites an unshakable curiosity, compelling him to step away from the priesthood and join an anthropological expedition to Africa.

But the desert holds more than answers, and David becomes entangled in a world where murder and romance intertwine and faith and science collide.
As tensions rise within the eclectic team of scientists, he is forced to confront not only the mysteries of human history but also the fractures within his own soul.

A bold, boundary-defying novel that bridges faith and science, past and present, MUKUROB is a riveting exploration of identity, redemption, and the eternal search for meaning.

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About the author

I am a storyteller whose life unfolds at the intersection of diplomacy, cinema, and literature. As a career diplomat, I have navigated the complexities of global cultures, forging connections and fostering dialogue across diverse countries such as Denmark and Namibia Australia and Serbia, or even Spain and Sweden. Yet, it is through filmmaking and the written word that I truly capture the essence of the human experience.

My journey through diverse cultures has been more than a professional pursuit—it’s a wellspring of passion and inspiration. Each encounter, each story, has shaped my understanding of the world and the human condition, as well as fueled my desire to share its beauty and complexity.

That being said, I hope my work is a testament to the power of storytelling as a bridge between worlds. A life lived between nations, and art forms have given me a unique perspective—one that invites audiences to see the world anew through the eyes of a diplomat, a filmmaker, and a writer deeply attuned to the rhythms of humanity.