Lucifer’s Lair

About the Book

The story, set in the sixties, follows the life of Ian, a rising star in global finance. His beautiful young wife Barbara is busy carving out her own career in the music industry. Leading separate yet intertwining lives Ian becomes disillusioned with the ethics of his world and gravitates to the less ridged lifestyle enjoyed by Barbara. This eventually gives him a different perspective on his role in world politics. Ian considers himself a small cog in the company that employes him. A company that uses wealth, and corruption to manipulate world politics in its pursuit of power. Determined to instill change he move upwards in the company ranks; striving for a position high enough to dictate policy. Only when close to the seat of power does he realize how imposable this tack he’s set himself will be. In the darkness of his perceived failure he’s enlisted by a powerful organization allied to his goals. His faith restored, and re-invigorated he move forward to win a major battle in this ongoing war, although his victory is paid for with the ultimate sacrifice, but his legacy lives on.

About the Author

I am a retired construction worker who enjoys long scenic walks on fine days, and writing near a window in inclement weather. Three sets of my lyrics pertaining to the story can be heard in songs on StarTune.com at iTunes and Amazon. (Return to me) album songs are Lucifer’s Lair, My Secret, and Cobwebs of time.