Northeast Texas Community College student, Ian Griffin, held a signing for his debut novel Birth of A Spy Couple on Thursday, Oct. 20 in the Student Union Building. Griffin served in the United States Army for 31 years. During this time, he lived in Germany for nine years. Living in Germany gave him a unique perspective of Germany and its culture. He has incorporated his experiences and observations into spinning a yarn that encompasses the characters of Rick and Katja.
Griffin wrote the book, which will be part of a trilogy, while taking classes at NTCC. He is an active member of The Eagle newspaper staff and also contributed to the latest Lagniappe literary magazine. Joelle Belknap, former Eagle Editor, edited the novel.
The book follows the couple Rick and Katja on a military assignment as they have been given a unique proposition from a stranger. An invitation into the dark world of espionage and assassinations while still on active duty. Not realizing this proposition would take their tour of duty in Germany deeper and darker than either would expect.
Rick and Katja would step into a world that would test their lives, their commitments to each other, and their family. From this chaotic world, a spy couple emerges. With unexpected twists and turns, an old enemy dark cell that was thought to be dead, reemerges. Rick and Katja navigate their emergence into the world of deception and death.
To learn more or purchase a copy, visit www.rickandkatja.com. The book is available as a paperback or e-book.
