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 2, 2026
May 2, 2026
5 min
Jude, Zara, and Maisy travel to Kansas City and meet Max, a SAC leader, attorney, and important ally in his underground headquarters. They realize that the pressure they are facing is not about crops; the government may be trying to actively reduce the population.
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
9 min
The poverty in Omaha gives way to unrest, but they meet an ally that helps Zara learn how to tell her stories.
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
7 min
An assault on the girls is thwarted by Jude, and they get valuable information from the attackers that will help them on their journey.
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
5 min
Deciding to cross New America, Jude, Zara, and Maisy rely on the generosity of the SACs, but they end up giving much more than they take.
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
3 min
After a harrowing trip to Seattle, Jude, Zara, and Maisy make it onto a military base and learn Callum is being held in Washington, DC.
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
6 min
After getting a taste of the city, they find out where Callum is not being held: Vancouver. They must decide to go home or push on.
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
7 min
After landing in Vancouver, they all see Cubes for the first time and get a taste of the conditions in the city.
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
7 min
After Zara Malik joins Jude and Maisy, all three of them face a snowstorm in the harsh wilderness of Cascadia.
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
5 min
Jude and Maisy seek shelter in the Squamish River SAC, but it is quickly apparent the SAC needs them more than they need it.