Featured Interview With Lothar Birkner
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in The aftermath of WWII in Germany, where I grew up. After a professional career as a financial manager, that led me in many parts of the world, I fulfilled the dream of my youth time and became a writer. I live again in Germany now and I`m married and have a grown up son.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My fascination for books began as soon as I was able to read at the age of 6. But I only found the time to write books after retirement.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I read all kinds of books fiction as well as non-fiction. My favorite writers are as well those of classical American, English and German literature as modern ones. I especially like to read of the latter Stephen King and Dan Brown.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
Sandy`s life swung out of its hinges on 9/11. Her father was killed in the rubbles of WTC. She joins the Secret Service to fight terrorism. Her way leads to Europe, where Al Qaeda plans a terrible attack against a nuclear power plant. During her investigations she meets some German cabdrivers and makes friends with them. They try to thwart the plan of the terrorists. The friends experience together many dangerous situations. Some of them are captured by terrorists and finally seem to be on the threshold of death.
The story has many dramatic escalations and unexpected turns. The reader can enjoy exciting entertainment, but gets the impetus for thoughtful consideration too. Sandy´s development leads her to deep truth: Whoever kills the innocent, kills his own soul.
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