The last books and the end of the Max & Olivia Series. In a world where much of what we read is the same, the Max and Olivia books are refreshingly unique and just a little quirky.
The idea behind the Max and Olivia stories was to celebrate older people. It was Abraham Lincoln who said, “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years”. Max and Olivia are the embodiment of this. In their eighties, Max and Olivia return to the world of espionage with the stories set against the backdrop of current world geopolitical happenings. It is true that the age of the main characters lends the books to an older audience, however, Max and Olivia are ably assisted by Claudia and a host of other people who give the stories a much broader appeal.
Mark is an Australian author with a lifelong fascination for history, travel, and the unexpected ways ordinary lives intersect with extraordinary events. His novels blend historical fact with fiction, taking readers on journeys that span continents, generations, and moments that changed the world.
Whether following pilgrims across Spain, uncovering wartime secrets, or exploring forgotten chapters of history, Mark enjoys writing stories that combine adventure, mystery, romance, and hope.
His next novel, When Morning Comes, is his most ambitious work to date. Weaving together two remarkable journeys separated by seven centuries, it follows a retired investigator searching post-war Europe and Siberia for missing British soldiers while writing the story of Nicholas of Cologne and the Children's Crusade of 1212. It is a novel about love, courage, sacrifice, and the enduring belief that even after the darkest night... morning comes.
When he isn't writing, Mark can often be found planning his next adventure, usually one involving long-distance walking, history, or another country waiting to tell its story.