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In this interview, bestselling author Sam Christer tells us about The Stonehenge Legacy as well as a little about his writing life. Click here for my review of the book on MysteryThriller.tv
- Sam explains the plot of the book, a classic modern thriller with elements of secrets, relationships and a race against time. There's an illusion to the past through Stonehenge but it's set in the modern day. It begins with a sacrifice by a cult associated with Stonehenge. They believe the stones have special powers. The story focuses on a young archaeologist whose father has killed himself and within the belongings he starts to discover the secrets of Stonehenge.
- Why Sam wrote about Stonehenge. It's an iconic site that burns itself into the mind. When he was thinking about writing a book, Little Brown Sphere publishers suggested Stonehenge.
- What are the keys to writing a good thriller. The book is sold in 33 countries and is in the bestselling charts in the UK. Part of this success is about the iconic image of the henge itself. Starting from a place that resonates with people. The characters are vital as well as the relationships and the aim of Megan, the policewoman was to let people empathize with her. A compelling plot is critical but you can't look at Stonehenge without wondering why.
- On research for the book and the astrology around the Henge. Sam did a great deal of research but despite all the amount of work around it, no one knows why it was built. The mystery is real. For a writer, it's important to start with the story and then touch on certain archaeology and history.
- An insight into Sam's writing life and finding the time to write. He has a day job in television and travels internationally. He fits writing into the spaces this life allows. He's not a full time novelist so needs to find the time as we all do.
- There will be another book next year that will have a similar mysterious plot about an iconic place.
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Thanks Joanna. I've put this on my Goodreads to-read list. It sounds great!
Loved the story. Hated the ending. Of course readers know the outcome, but, wrapping up in a page and a half is like driving your car into a brick wall.