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A Kick In The Gut
The Home Front follows a 95-year-old veteran with terminal cancer who decides he has nothing to lose and fights to take out the neo-Nazis that have attacked his hometown. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
After the Charlottesville riots, I wondered what our veterans who had sacrificed so much for our freedom thought about these events. To make matters more of an insult, having the standing president either not caring or siding with the fascist must have been a kick in the gut.
What was the inspiration for the main character’s traits and dialogue?
The main character, Donald, had to be old enough to have fought in the war. Having been through two major conflicts, I figured him to be a no-nonsense individual. Clint Eastward’s character in Grand Torino was similar. Tough as nails, but a good man inside.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Good over evil is the obvious theme, but standing up in the face of overwhelming odds is another. When someone has nothing left to lose, they are stronger and more dangerous.
What is the next book that you are working on and when can your fans expect it to be out?
I am working on an international terrorist attack on a mining complex in my hometown of Sudbury. My protagonists are two news reporters who follow two different stories that are linked together.
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When neo-Nazis fire-bomb synagogues in his Pennsylvania hometown, he finds he has one last battle to fight. He only has months left to do this or the evil could rise again and plunge not only America, but the world back into the horrors of the Third Reich.
The Home Front
The Home Front by David Wickenden is a masterful thriller that follows the courageous journey of 95-year-old Donald Wilson. Facing a terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis and given a mere six months to live, Donald springs into action after neo-Nazis bomb synagogues in his hometown of Pennsylvania and promise further attacks. Through his tireless internet research, Donald discovers the existence of Antifa, a group dedicated to fighting hate ideology and racism.
Despite his physical limitations, Donald sets out on a mission to support Antifa’s cause and bring down the neo-Nazi group. The Home Front is an engrossing page-turner that expertly weaves together themes of racism, aging, terminal illness, action, loss, politics, history, and the media. Throughout the book, the reader gains intimate access to Donald’s innermost thoughts and feelings through a compelling first-person narrative.
David Wickenden has created a complex and captivating story that balances intense action sequences with quiet moments of family conversations and media interviews. The book’s central dilemma of fighting against violent extremism while witnessing the suffering of those closest to us is both thought-provoking and heart-wrenching. The Home Front serves as a reminder that no age is too old to make a positive contribution to society.
Thriller enthusiasts who enjoy plots involving terrorism and strategic attacks will be thoroughly entertained by The Home Front. As the story progresses, the suspenseful plot becomes increasingly intricate and engrossing as elaborate preparations are complicated by surprise attacks and unforeseen events. Readers should be warned that once they pick up this book, they will be unable to put it down until the very end.
Pages: 322 | ASIN : B0BMFRKHG9
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