Why You Need to Read Hostile Takeover
Every once in a while, a book comes along that doesn’t just entertain, it unsettles you, awakens something buried, and forces you to ask difficult questions. Gilbert Simukanga’s Hostile Takeover is that book.
This isn’t your typical hero’s journey. It’s raw. It’s intimate. It’s uncomfortable. And that’s exactly why you should be reading it.
What happens when a broken system creates broken people?
Meet Arista Loma. A law student. A son. A brother. A victim of silence and failed institutions. After enduring unimaginable personal loss and injustice, Arista begins to question everything, from the truth behind what he’s been taught, to the very fabric of reality around him. What follows is a gripping unraveling of mind and society, where grief morphs into rage, and rage into a calculated, dangerous plan to reclaim dignity in a world that has denied him peace.
Hostile Takeover isn’t just a novel, it’s a psychological confrontation. Layered with suspense, courtroom drama, heartbreak, and unexpected tenderness, this story boldly examines themes we too often avoid: mental health, systemic corruption, and the hidden costs of survival.
Who is this book for?
This book is for anyone who has ever been overlooked, unheard, or underestimated. It’s for those who’ve lost something, someone and found themselves spiraling in the aftermath. It’s for people navigating trauma, grief, injustice, or even just the quiet chaos of modern life. If you love stories that echo with truth and tension, that make you stop and think—this book is calling your name. You may need to preorder this book, if so simply click on the image below.
Young adults, students, professionals, activists, artists, even spiritual seekers, you’ll see yourself in Arista. You’ll root for him, fear for him, and maybe even question your own perceptions about justice, healing, and hope.
Why you shouldn’t wait to read it
Here’s the exciting part: while Hostile Takeover is open for preorders, the eBook is already available for immediate download at just K55.
Yes. For the price of a drink or a bus ride, you can unlock a story that could shift your thinking and stir your soul. You won’t just be reading a book—you’ll be experiencing a world that mirrors our own, with all its cracks and complexities. To get yourself an eBook copy of this book simply click the button below.
And if you’re in Lusaka…
Save the date: August 9th at the University of Zambia
The official launch of Hostile Takeover will take place at UNZA on 9th August. If you’ve ever wanted to meet the mind behind a powerful story, this is your chance. The event will feature a book signing, live reading, author Q&A, and more. Expect emotion, conversation, and connection.
Whether you’re a fan of literature, a lover of stories, or someone looking for something real, you need to be there.
Secure your spot or get more information by calling or messaging +260 771 414 453.
Final thought
We live in a world that often tells us to “move on,” to be quiet about pain, to stay in line. Hostile Takeover dares to do the opposite. It says: Look closer. Ask why. Feel everything. And in doing so, it gives voice to the unheard and reminds us that rebellion, when rooted in love and loss, can be the most human act of all.
Know The Author
Gilbert Simukanga is an Author, Script writer, Poet, Entrepreneur, Quantity Surveyor and Humanitarian. He was born in the year 1996 in the Zambian City of Mufulira; Copperbelt Province. He has published a Mental Health book entitled Grey Matters, he’s a founder of a Humanitarian campaign called Propelling Movement and is C.E.O of an artistic venture called Gil Sims Arts.
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