A Personal War

About the Book

Set in the fictional war torn country of Karrall, A Personal War follows the adventures of two volunteers who risk life, limb and sanity to rescue orphans from the battlefield.

Told through the eyes of our main character Rick, himself just a teenage boy, A Personal War gives the reader an insight into the hope that aid brings to war torn nations, reveals the heartache and the personal loss of those caught in the battle, and ultimately brings us the dreadfulness and tragedy of death. Rick, together with his friend Nigel, witness suffering and tragedy first hand as they are given the thankless task of plucking children from between the wreckage and horror that war brings with it. With so much atrocity, Rick also suffers the guilt of survival.

The novel is vivid and dramatically written, taking the reader on a tumbling roller coaster ride of emotions.

This, Rik London’s first novel, took almost 10 years to complete, not because of its complexity but because of the emotional turmoil that his writing brings to the surface. Rik London expects the readers to actually feel that they are truly enveloped in the story. He wants them to be wrapped up and feel like a part of it. With so many books written without any feeling, this one reaches out and touches your very soul. With more novels in the making, Rik London is one to watch out for.

Walking amongst a hail of rockets and frequently dodging the bullets of war, unseen angels tread very lightly.

About the Author

Born in the UK, Rik now resides in Oklahoma and, when he isnÕt clicking the keys on a typewriter, he is out on a soccer field as an established youth soccer coach.

Rik has been writing for many years on a wide variety of topics, including his beloved soccer. With a range spanning motorcycling, air travel and community programs to name just a few, he has the ability to adapt his writing style for his targeted audience. At one time, he even found time to write lyrics for friends in a rock band. Growing up in a harsh inner city background, and now globally travelled, Rik has a broad knowledge base from which to draw his ideas.

This, his first novel, took almost 10 years to complete, not because of its complexity or for lack of time devoted to it, but because of the emotional turmoil that his writing brings to the surface. In the descriptive imagery of his writing, Rik delivers a powerful tale of hope, heartache and ultimately of terrible tragedy. ÒI cried myself to sleep, more times than I can remember while writing A Personal War, he said. ÒI know my readers will be moved by it.Ó

Rik wants the readers to feel that they are truly enveloped in the story and feel as though they are part of it. With so many books written without any feeling, this one reaches out and touches your very soul. With more novels in the making, Rik London is one to watch out for.