The Poster: A family torn apart by war and The State: can they reunite?

The Poster: A family torn apart by war and The State: can they reunite?

Runner-Up in the 2023/24 Pen to Print Book Challenge Award. “The Poster isn't just a page-turning dystopian thriller, it's also a fascinating exploration of family ties, trust and the meaning of freedom. ” Catherine Coe, All Stories. "Filled with colourful descriptions that paint a bleak picture of war. A great depiction of a world no one wants." CandleLit Magazine Seemingly abandoned by their parents, siblings Lena and Alek are caught up at different ends of a war – while Lena designs propaganda posters in Plymouth, Alek is forced into the army. Both dream of escape, of another life … but as the war continues and they find each other, they question whom they can trust. When survival is everything, is everyone an enemy? James is a 55-year-old father of two, husband of one. He lives and works in Devon, UK, running a sports club for local children and young adults. He won the 'Pen to Print' 2022 competition with his working-class short story, 'Tales from the shop floor.' His debut novel, 'The Poster, ' was runner-up in the 2024 'Book Challenge Award.' James is a Masters' weightlifter, a keen barbecue, and an avid reader of anything good.