Tuesday 24 October 2023

BOOK REVIEW: Fission, by Christopher Kerr


TITLE: Fission
AUTHOR: Christopher Kerr
PUBLISHED BY: Book Guild Publishing Ltd.

This is author Christopher Kerr’s third novel; his debut novel, The Covenant, was published in 2021, followed by The Barbarossa Secret in 2022 and a further novel is in process, entitled Bullion.

This story is a modern, historical work of fiction set against factual events, hence giving extra legitimacy and perspective to epic, human drama. It details the perilous competition to acquire the definitive deterrent with secreted origins in Nazi Germany.

An investigation uncovers details of inexplicable deaths of former Israeli intelligence agents discovering surprising disclosures from past years; these expose a danger, not only to Israel, but to the world. Hitler's astonishing plans are discovered by investigators in the concluding phases of the Second World War, these are to commandeer and use an atomic weapon. Revelations of a post-war strategy adopted by the fledgling state of Israel come to light, which are to acquire 'the bomb'; this would come about by commissioning lethal espionage strategies by involving ex members of the Nazi establishment.

New light is thrown on one of the most catastrophic and appalling assassinations of the twentieth century with astonishing evidence being uncovered and agents desperately pursuing answers in a race against time, as they endeavour to avert worldwide devastation.

This impressive work of fiction is a decidedly believable and commanding international drama; it probes into actual events from the Second World War up to the present day and along the way raises numerous historical queries.

The human instinct of survival is challenged in this epic story with power, emotion and politics competing to come to the forefront.

Extensive research has enabled the author to produce an outstanding story of intrigue and stimulating enjoyment.

There is a useful Biographical Index in the back of the book so that readers can find out more about the characters that are featured in the story.

This is an exciting, awesome read, rendering the question of it being actual fact rather than fiction; vivid, expressive narrative coupled with amazing factual history makes for exciting reading, making it a captivating page-turner.

Reviewer - Anne Pritchard


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