A Critical Analysis of an Encounter with a Daredevil Priest

by Maina Wahome

Ndegwa SK's 'An Encounter with a Daredevil Priest' is a gritty, provocative story that rips apart the façade of religion, morality, and modern Kenyan society. It disturbs, dares, and destabilizes the status quo. Joram, a traffic officer by day and shadowy avenger by night, crosses paths with Father Fred, a priest whose collar hides conviction and corruption. Father Fred dares to lecture Joram on morals, all while openly planning a threesome with a female bar attendant and Joram himself. Together, they navigate a world where the church is both sanctuary and syndicate, children are trafficked under holy guise, and secrets are cloaked in cassocks. A priest who drinks with sinners, weeps with prostitutes, and dares to talk about morals. It is a part thriller, and part theological reckoning that pulls you deep into the murky waters of faith, power, and the cost of truth. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about virtue and vice.

122 pages, Paperback

Published May 30, 2025