By: Tony Smith
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The author was born in Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, but now resides in Atherton, Greater Manchester, with his wife Jean. Most of his working life was spent as a college lecturer whereas in his spare time he spent 25 years in uniformed service, firstly with the TAVR (REME) followed by the RAFVR (T) and finally with the RNR (SCC). Nowadays when not caring for his wife he writes, reads books and builds model aircraft. He also has a craving for Brass Bands and is notorious for having his head in the clouds.
Having known Tony for many years I was kean to see just how good a job Tony could make as an author. His first book of the trilogy was a good read and his descriptions of the area it has been set in intrigued me so much that I went to visit the area on a weekend break. Tony uses words and situations that put you in amongst the characters and storyline without realising how involved you can get. A.Parallel Life follows on in an even better way and Tony uses his own experiences and learning with the military, brass band experiences and environment so well. In you dedication note in book number two you worry about Jean and her thoughts I am sure she would have loved it just like I did. The final book of the trilogy is currently on its way to me due to arrive tomorrow so thank you Tony for writing so well keep doing it you are excellent with pen and words. Sue x
I eagerly awaited this book as I was desperate to know if Justine survived the final awful incident in; 'They Left It Too Late.' The Author paints wonderful word pictures of characters and places in his books and I have powerful mental images of those that inhabit 'A Parallel Life.' However, my concerns for Justine continue as at the end of this tale we are left with even more questions and no answers. This is an intriguing and vividly etched story of life in the late 50's heading towards the early 60's. I loved it but please bring on book three, if only for Justines sake eh?
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