It was supposed to be the ultimate showdownโGame 7 of the NBA Finals. The Los Angeles arena was packed with fans, the world watching live as two basketball titans prepared for the championship tip-off. But before the first whistle, the unthinkable happened.
A group of armed protesters storms the court, seizing players, coaches, and hundreds of spectators as hostages. Their demand? National attention to a controversial new federal law that has ignited fury across the country.
Among the captives is Kael Riversโthe leagueโs most polarizing superstar, adored and hated in equal measure for his unfiltered political stances. Brash, brilliant, and unafraid to speak his mind, Kael suddenly finds himself in a position he never trained for: mediator between desperate captors and an increasingly trigger-ready SWAT team outside.
As hours tick by and tension spikes, alliances shift in the shadows. Old grudges between players resurface. Unlikely friendships form under the gun. And Kael must decide how much heโs willing to riskโnot just for his teammates, but for a truth far bigger than basketball.
With cameras rolling and billions watching, every word and every move could decide who walks out aliveโฆ and who doesnโt walk out at all.
Game Seven delivers a pulse-pounding, high-stakes thriller where the final score isnโt about points on the board, but about survival, courage, and the cost of speaking truth in the worldโs brightest spotlight.
Chinedu Nnadi is an acclaimed novelist and cultural historian, known for his dynamic range spanning high-octane electrifying political, psychological and romantic thrillers and the timeless magic of African folklore. A former advocate for social and political justice, he brings raw authenticity and gripping suspense to his novels, drawn from a deep understanding of global politics and covert operations. As a leading expert in African oral traditions, myths, and legends, Chinedu also dedicates his work to preserving Africaโs narrative heritage. Through his writing, he captures the spirit of silent warriors and ancient storytellers alikeโensuring their voices resonate across continents and generations.