ABOUT GICHUKI JONIA
Gichuki Jonia is one of the most popular and acclaimed real-life
Cyber Thriller storytellers and trainers.
Gichuki Jonia with Don’tYouRun Paperbacks
Gichuki John Jonia (Chucks) is a veteran cyber operator with hands-on experience conducting
offensive and defensive cyber operations for governments and organizations across multiple regions.
He serves as CEO of OnNet Group, Chief Author at CJBL,
Lead Military and Intelligence (MILINT) Cyber Range designer at CyberRanges,
and Director at r00t Pictures and Badlands AirSoft Africa.
Drawing from real-world trenches, battling adversaries and defending critical infrastructures,
his books deliver authentic, high-stakes cyber thrillers like never before seen in fiction.
Recent releases include Beyond Viral (2026),
the gripping continuation of intense digital warfare stories.
Beyond Viral is the first novel being adapted for film, while Don’t You Run,
a novelette, is currently being optioned for a limited series.
Gichuki is also working on other projects that are currently in development for film and TV.
Training actors and models with Airsofts for screen authencity.
Through years of working with various law enforcement agencies,
military units, and intelligence teams across the world,
Gichuki has developed extensive training and firsthand experience in tradecraft,
capabilities, and tactics.
This background now informs the training and knowledge transfer that he
provides to actors who bring these stories to the screen.
In Africa, it is often difficult to find this level of authenticity in film and television.
However, research into Western TV shows and films—where proper research
and training were conducted—indicates, through sales and audience engagement,
that these productions resonated more strongly with viewers.
This is especially true in today’s age of information,
where audiences are increasingly informed about tactics, warfare, espionage,
cyber operations, and related disciplines.
Gichuki Jonia at BSides
New books, series, and additional projects are on the way.
