Black Sun, Red Moon: A Novel of Java - Softcover

Marron, Rory

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0957630522 ISBN 13: 9780957630529

Publisher: Seventh Citadel, 2013

Synopsis

“Your enemy’s enemy is your friend. But for how long….”

A war story with a twist. Based on astonishing true events!

"Exquisitely written…an exciting and exactingly brutal slice of history."— BookLife

“…[it made me] feel like I was living through it, every uncertain, funny or white-knuckled minute.” — Amazon review.

August 1945: News of Japan’s surrender has Mac’s platoon itching to sail home. Suddenly and without explanation they are rushed to the island of Java. Disappointed, the war-weary soldiers console themselves with dreams of tropical weather, fresh food and appreciative locals. Instead they find themselves targets in a new, unreported war. Outnumbered and out-gunned they need help — help only the defeated but still-proud Japanese can provide. To survive both sides must set aside bitter hatreds and stand as allies against a wave of revolutionary terror.

Kenichi Ota had steeled himself for a last, suicidal stand. Saved by his emperor’s capitulation, he will risk his life once more to keep a promise….

For Kate, one of thousands of former prisoners of the Japanese, a fragile, romantic secret threatens her future….

“Black Sun, Red Moon gives us an almost tangible glimpse of the chaos that was Java in 1945-46. It is an ambitious, compelling saga of men at war, captivity, forced prostitution, murder, political dirty tricks and mob terror. Marron's writing — based on painstaking research — is sweeping, poignant, passionate and unflinching.” — Publisher’s Catalog

About this title

Review

'The pace zips along!' - Army Rumour Service

About the Author

‘Rory Marron’ is an unrepentant ‘flags and gun-smoke’ historian. He was born in Lancashire, England. Rory’s doctoral thesis examined British foreign policy in Southeast Asia after the Japanese surrender. He has lived in Japan, working in the international sales section of a major Japanese company in Tokyo. His interests include Iyengar yoga, kendo and tai-chi. Black Sun, Red Moon: A Novel of Java and Merdeka Rising are Rory's first works of fiction.

Edition details

• Publisher: Seventh Citadel
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0957630522
• ISBN 13: 9780957630529
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336