About the Book:
It is four decades since the Allies lost World War II. Life in Britain now known as Region 6 is harsh for most, but many have thrived, perceiving the Nazi regime as a decisive government that has brought peace and prosperity to a continent. They view the resistance as terrorists.
Thomas is born into a working-class family tainted by distant Jewish heritage. After witnessing his parents brutal murder and facing a lifetime of low-paid factory work, he joins the resistance movement. Brave, and a natural leader, he is rapidly promoted, eventually gaining a seat on the British Liberation Army Council.
Stephen has led a privileged life. Born into a wealthy family, he has enjoyed the fruits of National Socialism. After graduating from Cambridge, he joins the Gestapo and is placed undercover to spy on Thomas.
Confronted with the truth of the Holocaust and the horrors perpetrated by the regime, Stephen is forced to choose between everything in which he has been brought up to believe or play a key role in an audacious attempt to overthrow the government.
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Author Interview:
1: Tell us a little about yourself and what got you into writing?
I am 48, I had always wanted to write but never seem to have the time. Then we bought a hotel, which was a seasonal business, meaning that I had four months’ holiday every year, during one of these holidays, I started to write and have not stopped since.
2: Do you have a favourite time and place where you write?
At home on the sofa, usually in the evenings with my Labrador curled up beside me.
3: Where do your ideas come from?
Usually, my stories are inspired or influenced by real-life events.
4: Do you have a plan in your head of where the story is going before you start writing or do you let it carry you along as you go?
I always work to a book plan, though often deviate from this if I feel it is not working. I write notes on each chapter on what I want to happen.
5: What genre are your books and what drew you to that genre?
I enjoy reading thrillers and alternative history and write in this category.
6: What dream cast would you like to see playing the characters in your latest book?
Tom Hardy as Thomas, as Nicholas Hoult as Stephen.
Also, I always pictured Toby Jones playing one of the minor characters when I wrote it – a Gestapo official overseeing recruiting, the character is diminutive size, devious and has a threatening undercurrent beneath a veneer of middle-class politeness. He would be brilliant at playing it.
7: Do you read much and if so who are your favourite authors?
I read about five books a year. Robert Harris is my number one author, I recently finished his book Munich. I also like JK Rowling and Frederick Forsyth.
8: What book/s are you reading at present?
The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth. I have seen the film but never got around to reading the novel. I am about halfway through and it is brilliant.
9: What is your favourite book and why?
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Having read all the previous books, and learned to care for (and loathe some) of the characters, it was great to see everything tied up so beautifully. Also sad as it was the last book in the series.
10: What advice would you give for someone thinking about becoming a writer?
Don’t give up your day job. Write because you enjoy it rather than think you’ll make a fortune, as that is unlikely to happen.
11: What are the best Social Media Sites for people to find out about you and your work?
Facebook is the best place. My author page is Ian James Krender – www.facebook.com/IanJamesKrender I enjoy the interaction with my readers.
About the Author:
Based in South Devon, Ian James Krender juggled running a successful business with his writing which finally met with success with the publication of his first novel in 2013 (Murder in Torbaydos). A spell in the police force provided huge writing inspiration, though he doubts many of his experiences would be believed.
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