It’s time for episode eight in Season 2 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast. This episode features Mark Sullivan, author of the World War II historical novels Beneath a Scarlet Sky and The Last Green Valley. During our insightful conversation with the author, we chat about The Long Trek faced by Black Sea Germans during WWII, an event that is the centerpiece of his newest novel. We also talk to Sullivan about his background as an investigative journalist, how he uses travel to fill gaps in his research, and the value historical fiction has by bringing history to life. Don’t miss out on this fantastic insight from bestselling author Mark Sullivan!

About the Author

Mark Sullivan is the acclaimed author of eighteen novels, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Private series, which he writes with James Patterson. Mark has received numerous awards for his writing, including the WHSmith Fresh Talent Award, and his works have been named a New York Times Notable Book and a Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year. He grew up in Medfield, Massachusetts, and graduated from Hamilton College with a BA in English before working as a volunteer in the Peace Corps in Niger, West Africa. Upon his return to the United States, he earned a graduate degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and began a career in investigative journalism. An avid skier and adventurer, he lives with his wife in Bozeman, Montana, where he remains grateful for the miracle of every moment.