The Great Depression bites deep across Europe as the veterans of the Wiltshire Regiment are sent to outposts of the British Empire to police army units. Having retired from army life, the now unemployed Joe Travis, intends to teach his nephew to survive on his wits, and yet events will force Bob Travis to realise the cruelty of life.
In Austria, the Alsatians continue to recover their riches and meddle in the volatile atmosphere of European politics. Manfred Steinman, Heinrich's son, seeks glory as a pilot. He is a natural hunter who seeks out his victims in the sky, but also seeks young innocent prey from the shadows at night.
Opposing forces in the Spanish Civil war draw Joe, his friends and family into conflict where the might of Fascism allows his mortal enemies, the Alsatians, to once again threaten their lives on land, sea and from the air.

Hailing from Christchurch England, Leo Kearley is a student of imperial history. His studies of Britain's Empire in his youth, defined a passion to travel, so in his twenties, Leo moved to New Zealand where he was enthralled with its magnificence. Years later, another move to Australia saw him merge his love of history with an active imagination to create the Conflicts series. Leo is a professional IT architect and his attention to detail underpins the creation of compelling characters and story lines that immerse the reader in the moment as rag-tag heroes battle tyranny through the volatile times of the 20th Century. Now based in France, Leo investigates details for follow on stories and takes every opportunity to go skiing with friends and family.