DAVID LEWIS
A BEACON IN THE NIGHT REVIEW
The somewhat tongue-in-cheek tone of the series sets it apart from other WWII mysteries. Despite her loyalty to Britain, Caitrin makes her views on Socialism clear as well as her resentment of the aristocracy and men who are too blind to see the value of women as espionage agents. Some of her one-liners are laugh-out-loud funny, as is her meeting with Commander Ian Fleming. Yes, THAT Ian Fleming. Caitrin’s realistic contradictions, such as her attraction to Hecky despite her belief in Socialism, make her a complex, believable protagonist.
I really enjoyed Caitrin’s confidence and independence, the contrast of Hecky and Teddy, and the supporting characters. Although I haven’t yet read A Jewel in the Crown (the first book in this series), I agree with the publisher’s statement that fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Susan Elia MacNeal will probably like this series. — Cathy Akers-Jordan
James Bond meets Maisie Dobbs in this riveting new historical caper series featuring a gifted young socialist-turned-counterespionage agent on a World War II mission orchestrated by Winston Churchill himself.
REVIEWS
An exciting, page-turning adventure told in a cinematic style, with an intriguing chase across England, and a pulse-pounding, action-filled climax.
Kevin O-Brien, New York Times Best-selling author
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Brilliantly researched and a thrilling tale of spies and dark secrets. It's a captivating caper.
Alan Hlad, International best-selling author
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I especially liked Caitrin being smart, resourceful and kind. I raised three daughters that way -- and then there is her wit!
W. David Doiron, Reader, Tempe AZ.
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The book is an oddity for a World War II novel. It is funny and filled with witty dialogue, mostly coming from Caitrin. When asked what they are carrying in the hay wagon, she answers the Crown Jewels, correctly not expecting to be believed.
Kirkus Reviews
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PUBLICATION: JUNE 2025
A BEACON IN THE NIGHT
As the Blitz fades, a new threat emerges. The Luftwaffe has developed a homing beacon that lets their bombers pinpoint a particular target. Angry at Britain's defiance, Hitler intends to obliterate their ancient monuments: its churches, cathedrals and castles.
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Caitrin and Lord Hector fight against time to track down the beacons and save Britain's history.
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"The action moves at a swift pace, the dialogue is sharp, and the well-placed historical details evoke the harrowing realities of English life during WWII. With a fierce heroine and nail-biting plot, this will delight fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Susan Elia MacNeal."
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PUBLISHERS' WEEKLY
ESCAPE FROM PARIS Publication Date: 2026!
ESCAPE FROM PARIS
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A BEACON IN THE NIGHT will be published in June.
WINSTON’S WORRY, the sixth in the Caitrin Colline/Secret Churchill Files series has been delivered to my agent.
ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE is the seventh one, and is currently in the research stage. It will be Caitrin’s toughest assignment, when she enters Hitler’s bunker in the last few days of the war on a rescue mission. Much more to come.
I WANT TO is a different story-telling for me. It is a contemporary love story, with the usual daft humour and eccentric characters, about a young man who, on foot, is pulling a sailboat across country. Along the way he meets a young woman who wants to make it big in Hollywood. Their ambitions collide and something has to give.
TO FLY is based on the de Havilland aircraft company. The Wright Brothers prove man can fly and young GEOFFREY de HAVILLAND intends to emulate them. A humbling negotiation with his wealthy grandfather gets him just enough money to build an aeroplane — even though he has never actually seen one. LOUISE, his wife, is an intelligent woman in an age when women are either servants or a mute decoration for their husband. She joins Millicent Fawcett’s suffragist movement and her dedication to women’s emancipation puts great strain on their marriage, but she will not give up.
TO FLY is a three volume series.
KATS
HANK was bitten by a spider, and then he ate it. There's a story in there somewhere -- next to the spider.
If you want to write, keep cats. Aldous Huxley
There are no ordinary cats.
Colette
ROCKAT traveled everywhere with me, but most of all he loved living on a farm in Portugal.
BACKGROUND
WALES
PORTUGAL
HOLLYWOOD
