With Nazi forces sweeping across France, invasion seems imminent. In rural Sussex, war veteran John Cook has been tasked with preparing the resistance effort, should the worst happen. But it’s rumours of a missing child that are troubling Cook.

 

THE LAST LINE is a blistering action thriller combined with a smart noir mystery

 

“Fast-paced, and skillfully written. Every chapter was short and straightforward, making you flip page after page. It’s an intriguing and thrilling read with intense action scenes. Stephen Ronson is a master storyteller.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

“This is an absolute ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read, great characters, great plot, gripping from start to finish.”

Paris has fallen to the Third Reich. Farmer John Cook and society heiress Lady Margaret are waiting for the day when German tanks roll across the green fields of home.

Their worst fears are realised when a parachutist drops from a German bomber. Arriving at the scene, Cook finds white silk hanging from a branch and a mysterious crate containing a complex machine. The spy is nowhere to be found.

 

With enemies hiding among them, how far will Cook and Margaret go to protect the country and the people they love?

 

“You feel like you’ve stepped back in time to those fateful days when Britain hung on the knife edge of victory or defeat“

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“A cracking story, great characters, plenty of action. What more could you ask for?“

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John Cook would rather avoid the city at the best of times. But as he watches Nazi bombers passing overhead in the moonlight, he knows he is exactly where he needs to be.

A young woman has disappeared during an air raid and Cook links her to a network of spies. As his search continues, he realises more is at stake than he could have imagined…

With the fate of Europe in their hands, will Cook and Margaret make the ultimate sacrifice to keep each other’s secrets safe and save innocent lives?

“I read the book in three days, I couldn’t put it down. If you like wartime stories then this is a must read”

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“Like watching a film… SO realistic! The attention to  historical detail is wonderful… Unputdownable page turner!’

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Stephen grew up in Sussex, and spent a large part of his childhood exploring the woods and fields around Uckfield, many of which were still dotted with reminders of WW2 – pill boxes, tank traps, nissen huts, and graffiti left by soldiers awaiting D-Day.

 

He is a passionate student of local history, and when he learnt about Auxiliary Units – groups of men who were instructed to lay low during the predicted Nazi invasion and lead the fight back, he knew he had to write about a Sussex farmer, one with a love of the land, and a natural desire and ability to get the job done.

 

The JOHN COOK SERIES is dedicated to the memory of Stephen’s grandparents, Bessie, Eric, Peter and Vera, all of whom served their country on the Home Front.