A Million Tears (75 page)
‘Yes, of course. I’ve decided to call the first book
A Million Tears
. The second book hasn’t been named yet,’ he suddenly smiled at her. ‘Can I take you out to dinner?’
She nodded.
Also by Paul Henke
The second book in the series about the Griffiths family is called
The Tears of War and Peace
and is available on Kindle.
It is 1911 and David Griffiths is in Wales, bored and lonely. He travels to London at the behest of their family friend, John Buchanan, to start a new business in banking. There he gets caught up in the suffragette movement and falls in love with Emily. Against the backdrop of women’s fight for votes and the looming First World War, the Griffiths build a vast, sprawling company encompassing banking, aircraft manufacturing, farming and whisky distilling.
The enmity of a German family follows them tragically throughout this period, leading to murder and revenge. At the end of the war, thanks to a change in the Constitution, Evan is invited to run for President of the United States. The family rally round for the most important battle of Evan’s life.
With the Brown-shirts running rampage across Germany, David and Sion are soon involved in a battle for survival.
Sir David Griffiths is a colossus of a figure, striding across the world and through the century, a man of integrity and bravery, passion and dedication. Determined to win, nothing comes before the family.
The story is as compelling as ever. Historical fact woven into the fictional characters makes a breathtaking tale of adventure you will not want to put down.
The third book in the Tears Series
Silent Tears is full of passion and adventure. You will be captivated as three generations of the Griffiths family struggle to meet the challenges of their time.
From the depths of the depression and the rise of fascism to the abdication of Edward VIII and the Spanish Civil War, Henke’s meticulous research brings the period and vibrant characters to life.
David, powerful and dynamic, at the centre of political intrigue, his love for the family is put to the ultimate test
. . . Meg, his mother, stalwart and determined, guides the family with humour and devotion . . . and Susan, beautiful and tempestuous, fighting for justice. No sacrifice is too great for those she loves.
Packed with excitement, Silent Tears is a masterpiece. A novel that vibrates with sheer narrative power and relentlessly builds the emotional pressure until it explodes in a firestorm of passion and high-octane adventure. A spellbinding epic.
The fourth book in the Tears Series
Never before have the events of the Second World War been captured so vividly. Paul Henke transports his readers straight to this turbulent period of history. From Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain, through to the final invasion, you feel you are actually there, breathing alongside his remarkable characters. This is a tale of betrayal; betrayal of Prisoners of War as they struggle to survive - and betrayal of a nation by its King.
This compelling story of a family at war is told through the eyes of Sir David Griffiths. At the height of his political power he will do whatever it takes to protect those he loves. But will it be enough?
His daughter
Susan,
the beautiful and tempestuous pilot, is tested to the limits of her endurance. Cousin
Alex
’s skill in the air is legend – but can he conquer his demons on the ground? And young
Richard
, defying his family yet desperately needing their help if he is to survive the horrors that await him.
Tears Until Dawn is a rare blend of truth and fiction - a story you will not want to end. Henke dazzles the reader with passion and adventure in this novel of epic proportions.
A Nick Hunter Adventure
Following a summit meeting in Paris an alliance of interested countries form an elite fighting force to combat terrorism throughout the world. Based in Britain and under the command of a British General, the team is made up of Western, Russian and other non-aligned countries’ special forces.
Without warning the terrorists strike. A group of bankers, politicians and industrialists are taken prisoner off the coast of Scotland and the new, untried force is sent to search for them.
The Scene of Action Commander is Nick Hunter, Lieutenant Commander, Royal Navy, an underwater mine and bomb clearance expert with experience in clandestine operations.
The enemy is one of the world’s most ruthless and wanted terrorists – Aziz Habib! Hunter leads the team against Habib, backed up by two computer experts: Sarah from GCHQ and Isobel, hired by the General to run the IT for the new force.
While stock markets take a pounding and exchange rates go mad, the state sponsoring the terrorism is making a fortune. It has to stop. At all costs.
This is non-stop adventure from beginning to end. A riveting story told by a master story teller. You are guaranteed not to want to put it down!
De´baˆcle mixes fact with fiction which will cause you to wonder, how true is this story? Did it really happen?
A Nick Hunter Adventure
Israel faces imminent destruction, nuclear Armageddon. A series of kidnaps, bombings and senseless murders have left her isolated from her allies and threatened by enemies of old. Unknown to all but a few, the situation has been orchestrated by multi-millionaire Zionist, Samuel Dayan. His vision of a Greater Israel will be carved from the charred ruins of the Middle East.
But Dayan is up against the international anti-terrorist organisation, TIFAT, and our hero Nick Hunter. To the age-old struggle of Good against Evil, author Paul Henke adds state-of-the-art communications technology and computerised warfare. In a desperate race against time, Hunter and his team of hand-picked specialists deploy satellite intelligence and high-tech weaponry to track Dayan to his lair.
The plot twists and turns in a series of setbacks, betrayals and mind-blowing developments. Myriad minor characters deserve story-lines of their own.
Relentlessly building the tension, Henke strips his hero Hunter of all resources but those within himself – knowledge born of experience and the inability to give up. Hunter simply must not fail.
A Nick Hunter Adventure
Ambitious Alleysia Raduyev has inherited the family business – the largest crime cartel in Georgia. Operating on the classic theory of supply and demand, she caters for her customers every desire – narcotics, arms, prostitution, forced labour. Her payroll has extended to include lawmakers and law enforcers. No one is safe from her tyranny and oppression.
Power base secured, Alleysia moves on to her next objective – the formation of a super crime cartel, whose actions will result in global chaos. As a deterrent to those who would oppose her, she chooses the ultimate weapon
– three nuclear warheads.
Desperate to prevent a new, anarchic world order, the West declares World war III against the cartels and their terror organisations. As violence escalates, the now battle-hardened troops of TIFAT are pitched against their toughest adversary yet.
Spearheading the battle is Lt. Cdr. Nick Hunter, the fearless explosives and diving specialist seconded to The International Force Against Terrorism.
The latest TIFAT novel is a clarion call to the Western world as it comes to grips with the realities of modern terrorism.
The Seventh Circle
by Paul Henke
JUSTICE! When Richard Griffiths’ world is turned upside down he expects the justice system to take action. But the powers that be have another agenda and Richard finds himself embroiled in the sinister world of terrorists and international politics. Justice is denied him. He has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. His thoughts and actions consume him as his quest for justice turns to a deep rooted desire for revenge.
But soon the hunter becomes the hunted. The consequences quickly spiral out of control. As action leaps from Europe to the Middle East and then the USA, the pace never slackens.
Breaking free of the circle of hatred and retribution will take all Richard’s courage and determination. Will it be enough?
This is Henke at his page-turning best – thought provoking and act
Acclaim for Paul Henke
AMILLION TEARS
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The summer’s best holiday read . . .
’ Scottish and Universal Newspapers
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An unquenchable thirst for daring and creativity . . .’
The Sunday Times
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As a literary publicist we receive over 50 books a week to evaluate – we knew instantly that
A Million Tears
was a classic
.’ Tony Cowell, PressGroup UK
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Henke has written a gripping story .
. .’ Corgi Books
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I smelt the coal dust in Wales and felt the dust in my eyes as I fought alongside Evan.’
Dr Peter Claydon
‘
Henke tells interesting and exciting stories. He doesn’t use bad language and writes good English. A joy to read.’
The Sun
The Tears of War and Peace
‘
Henke isn’t just talented, but versatile too. His books are very convincing. As good as Stephen King, Wilbur Smith, Tom Clancy and Bernard Cornwell.’
Burton Mail
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Read them and weep.’
The Stirling Observer
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He’s one of the best new writers we’ve had in ten years.’
The Burton Trader
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A family saga with non-stop adventure from beginning to end.’
Tony Cowell, PressGroup UK
Debacle
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A gritty political thriller . . .’
The Times
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A rip-roaring thriller from the world of terrorism and espionage.’
The Wee County News
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The readers will be hard-pressed to distinguish fact from fiction in Paul Henke’s latest blockbuster.’
The Press and Journal
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A political thriller that combines international terrorism, the military and high finance. A roller-coaster of a thrilling ride.’
The Sunday Post
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Has that absolute tang of authenticity – a rattling good yarn.’
Chris Serle, BBC Radio
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Non-stop action from beginning to end.’
BBC Radio Manchester
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A political thriller that rivals Tom Clancy.’
The Stirling Observer
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Move over Tom Clancy. Henke has turned his own amazing real-life experiences into blockbuster novels.’
The Sun
Mayhem
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A non-stop action adventure set in Scotland and the Middle East.’
The Edinburgh Evening News
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A fast moving tale of terror and destruction set amidst the charred ruins of the Middle East. An international force exists to fight terrorism. Terrific realism.’
The Stirling Observer
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The hero, Nick Hunter, embarks on a non-stop rollercoaster adventure from the Scottish Highlands to the Middle East. Henke is being hailed as the next Wilbur Smith.’
The Aberdeen Press and Journal
‘
Mayhem is a classic airport thriller. It’s a veritable page turner and a cracking read.
’The Milngavie & Bearsden Herald
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A cracking good yarn. Non-stop action from beginning to end.’
Central FM radio
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Fiction becomes fact in Paul Henke’s action thrillers. A superb read.’
The Northern Echo