Silence of the Sparrows
We dive into the dystopian world of the novel Silence of the Sparrows and its sequel, Sound of the Sparrows. Each episode of the podcast will feature an excerpt from a chapter and some insight you won’t find anywhere else. We’re going to follow Jude Kane, his sister Maisy, and their neighbor Zara Malik as they cross New America, looking for their brother, who disappeared from their home and whom they believe may have been taken by the government. As they travel, they lend help to many others who also oppose this new government, and without intending to, they begin a movement that gains so much momentum that the Sparrows, committed to non-violence, may be caught in the middle of a civil war.
Episodes
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
2 min
In his inauguration speech, Jude calls for forgiveness and unity as they begin the process of rebuilding New America.
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
3 min
Jude wins a special election for President held with paper ballots. Now that he is in office, his first job is clear: how can he disentangle President Connor’s seizure of financial control through ADAMS?
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
4 min
President Connor announces he is seizing control of all financial transactions through ADAMS, effectively locking out any opposition. While he attempts to justify his actions, a shot rings out, assassinating him as he spoke. A second shot takes out General Alvarado, and the crowd scrambles for cover.
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
5 min
After a successful campaign that not only defeated the NADF but restored the governors and legislatures in all 10 Regions, the Corporate Congress makes a surprise move and rescinds President Connor’s war powers and recalls the Senate. What will be waiting for them in Washington?
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
3 min
After the Appalachia Governor’s son is tortured, Jude calls for calm and focus. They are planning a resistance unlike any other: overwhelming force, divide and conquer, and zero body count. Can it really be done?
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
3 min
At a meeting of Sparrow leadership, Jude reassures Janie and other Senators that they are not just rolling over; they are planning and strategizing for a resistance movement the President won’t see coming.
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
3 min
Just as the NADF prepares to rain down hell on Nashville and the Appalachia Region, Jude negotiates a peace: he will convince the remaining Regions to allow the Patriot Administrations in if the President agrees to end the war and release Jude.
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
4 min
Atlanta falls as the NADF defeats the Gulf States of America Region and President Connor installs his Patriot Administration. Many NADF troops begin to see through the propaganda, and Jude will not be in detention much longer.
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
4 min
General Alvarado launches an assault on the Appalachia Region, but the NADF is defeated when the neighboring Gulf States Region lends air support. The NADF prepares to return with much more firepower.
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
3 min
President Connor decides to take over the Regional Governments and install puppet governors and administrations that are loyal to him. His first target is New England, and NADF troops land in Manhattan just as RDF troops are evacuating the legislature.