Stephen Ronson

author

"John Cook is the Jack Reacher of 1940s Britain" - Damien Lewis

May 1940

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

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

‘”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.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About Stephen Ronson

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