Patrick Larsimont

Patrick worked in advertising for many years with some of the most globally recognised agencies and brands. Before that he served in the air force. He has always been fascinated by history, particularly military history, and spurred on by two lockdowns, took to writing stories. His debut series of WW2 aviation thrillers launched on the 16th December 2022 with 'The Lightning and The Few,' the story of Jox McNabb, a Scottish schoolboy who earns his wings defending his country in its hour of need. Book Two of the series 'The Raiders and the Cross' was published on 21st April 2023 and follows Jox's war through the furnace of the Blitz and the siege of Malta. Book Three 'The Maple and the Blue' sees Jox involved with the Dieppe raid and then heading back to the Mediterranean. It was published on the 22nd December 2023. Book Four 'The Vulcan and the Straits' covers Operation Torch, the invasion of Vichy North Africa and then Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily and was published on the 31st May 2024. Book Five covering the Invasion of Italy, will hopefully be complete for publication by December 2024. Patrick's next release in October 2024 is a stand-alone paranormal military thriller called 'The Brookwood Boys.' It tells the story of ghosts haunting a military cemetery and is a thought-provoking tale perfect for Hallowean. A further stand-alone novel concerning previous lives is expected for publication in 2025. Please watch out for it. For more info, please search the web for Patrick Larsimont.