Under the Sun - Softcover

Kerr-Smiley, Justin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0955830281 ISBN 13: 9780955830280

Publisher: Reportage Press, 2008

Synopsis

It is the final weeks of the World War Two and the Japanese forces are in retreat. Young Spitfire pilot, Edward Strickland is based in the South Pacific. His task is to search and destroy any remnants of the once mighty Imperial Army. During a dawn patrol he is forced to ditch his aircraft near a remote island. Close to death he is hauled up onto the deck of a Japanese ship by the commander of a small Japanese company who have remained hidden on the island throughout the war. Although, the Japanese commander treats the young pilot with appalling brutality Strickland refuses to be broken. The battle of wills that follows brings the men together as brothers in arms. But there is little space for mutual understanding and friendship in war. A storm is gathering and Japan's sudden surrender severs the two men's relationship for ever.

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About the Author

Justin Kerr-Smiley was born in 1965 and educated at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. He works as a journalist for Associated Press Television News and has reported from Northern Ireland, the Balkans and South America. He has also has articles published in The Times, the Spectator and Tatler. Under the Sun is his first novel. Justin Kerr-Smiley lives in London

Edition details

• Publisher: Reportage Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0955830281
• ISBN 13: 9780955830280
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 243