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John Steel writes contemporary political and espionage fiction. His work explores the decisions made in the shadows of government, the covert operations that follow, and the lives caught in their aftermath. He is interested in the quiet mechanisms of power—how policies become missions, how deniability becomes strategy, and how individuals navigate the moral cost of obedience.
Migrant Crisis is his debut novel.

"Migrant Crisis isn't just a book; it’s a warning. It’s a cinematic, bone-chilling exploration of what happens when a government’s survival instinct overrides its humanity."

"MIGRANT CRISIS is dark, tense, and unflinching. It is a thriller with a conscience, even when its characters are losing theirs. It’s the kind of novel that feels ri ...more

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Migrant Crisis: A Political Thriller on power, migration, and decisions made behind closed doors.

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The Neanderthals Rediscovered: How Modern Science is Rewriting Their Story

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John Steel said: " Very informative and helpful to update me with the latest research on our ancient cousins.
This is research for my next novel. "

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