The Silence We Built

By ibrahim mahmoud swailam

The Silence We Built is a bold literary fiction novel set-in modern Egypt - a country not of pyramids and postcards, but of collapsing buildings, vanishing journalists, and whispered truths.

When a young female reporter uncovers a government cover-up tied to the death of a civil engineer, she must choose between silence and sacrifice.

Told in multiple voices, this powerful, character-driven narrative blends psychological tension with political undercurrents, offering readers a rare glimpse into the soul of a society fighting to be heard.

If you liked "The Kite Runner," "Beirut Hellfire Society," or "Exit West," you'll feel right at home - and deeply unsettled - here.

Themes: press freedom, moral compromise, resistance, identity, class, and grief - all through the lens of Cairo's layered streets and fragile structures.

Prepare to question what truth costs - and who gets to tell it.

This novel is an official entry in the StorytellerUK2025 competition.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJ8VCYQC
• ISBN13: 9798293252060
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 8.0"