Then They Came
Then They Came is a short story set in an occupied village north of Kyiv, from the perspective of Katya, a pensioner, wife and mother, and follows her story from the eve of war to the liberation of her home.
That's Victory Day in the Russian Federation, which commemorates the world's heroic victory over Nazism in World War Two. Ironically, it might be the day Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin formally declares war on Ukraine (because, of course, he terms the devastation that he has already inflicted on millions of innocent Ukrainians as simply a "Special Operation"). Whatever one of those is.
I'd like it to be the day that the reading community raises a hundred-foot high pile of money to support Ukrainian refugees, internally displaced persons, women and children, as well as the future reconstruction of a victorious Ukraine, on behalf of a wonderful charity called United Help Ukraine. They operate daily in the war zone, sending humanitarian aid, procuring vehicles for local partners to drive those supplies to where it's most needed, providing internet and fuel in towns and cities ravaged by Russian bombardment, sending medical supplies, helping heal those grievously injured in this conflict, and much, much more.
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Jack Slater
Jack Slater is a name that’s quickly becoming synonymous with high-octane thrillers that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Born in London and now living in the West Country, Slater brings the raw, gritty atmosphere of his surroundings into his writing, crafting suspenseful narratives that feel as dangerous as they are immersive. Drawing on a diverse background in International Relations, he has an uncanny ability to weave complex geopolitical issues into pulse-pounding plots, making his work feel both timely and deeply insightful.
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