The Ban Affair

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Set in 1972, The Ban Affair continues the story of Philip Trent. No longer a government agent, he is a private detective in the West Midlands, working with his new lady friend Christine.

He is drawn back into his previous life to investigate his ex, Camille, in Bucharest. This leads to a world he knows—espionage, violence, intrigue, romance, and treachery.

He tracks down the mysterious Mr Ban in Hong Kong and uncovers a plot with implications for the world.

The book is set over 50 years ago but explores many themes relevant to today.

C.K. Brown has had a varied career including music and finance. During this time, he has written songs, poetry, short stories, and newspaper articles. This is his first novel and was mainly written in lockdown. Recently retired, Chris then completed this novel. It is a spy thriller with romance underpinning the story, set in 1971, but with some modern themes. Chris lives in South Staffordshire with his wife, Carole.