Right On Time

Right On Time is a gripping crime fiction and Christian thriller novel by Nigerian author Faith Ijiga, published in 2022 as the first installment of The Time Series. It is a story that boldly weaves together faith, disability, justice, and suspense into one unforgettable narrative set against the vibrant and turbulent backdrop of Lagos, Nigeria.

The story opens with sixteen-year-old Ayanate Green, a high school senior and the daughter of a single mother, who suddenly loses her sight on the very day she is meant to sit her final exams. Her world collapses in an instant, and what follows is a deeply personal journey of grief, resilience, and rediscovery. Five years later, Ayanate has rebuilt herself, but the country around her has not healed. A powerful and feared crime syndicate known as Alpha Shadows is spreading chaos across the nation, and the police are in a desperate race to bring down its leader, Tekena Green, and his deadly second-in-command, a young man known as Savior.

What makes Right On Time truly remarkable is how these two seemingly separate worlds collide. When Savior crosses paths with Ayanate during a covert mission, the encounter forces both characters to question their beliefs, their choices, and the paths they have chosen. The novel gives readers a rare glimpse into the mindset of a man who justifies criminal actions as righteous, while also showing that people living with disabilities are fully capable of strength, courage, and extraordinary impact.

Faith Ijiga brings raw emotional intelligence and a deep understanding of conflict resolution to her storytelling, creating a novel that is as thought-provoking as it is action-packed. Right On Time is not just a thriller about crime and survival. It is a story about second chances, divine timing, and the quiet power of people who refuse to be defined by what the world has taken from them.