Interview with Ian Patterson, Author of False Flag (Mathias Menzies Conspiracy Thriller Book 2)

29 Jan 2025

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write False Flag (Mathias Menzies Conspiracy Thriller Book 2)?

For a thriller writer, a world in chaos is inspiration enough. Specifically, a sense we’re controlled not by elected politicians but by the invisible hand of a ‘Deep State’. It’s both interesting and concerning to me that what once was the domain of conspiracy theorists has now become mainstream.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of False Flag (Mathias Menzies Conspiracy Thriller Book 2), what would they be?

For a man as emotionally and morally conflicted as Mathias, a playlist of Death Metal to songs of enduring love.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

As I grew up reading the Hardy Boys, Mystery Thrillers are still my favorite genre to read and to write.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

SUFFERANCE by Thomas King.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

If 3 a.m. mornings and writing in the dark can be considered quirky, this would be it.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

“True love is the one love you can’t live without.” Subtitle to an unfinished novel I hope to complete one day soon.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

In a world where anything is possible, all books should be read as non-fiction.

 

Ian Patterson is the author of the new book False Flag (Mathias Menzies Conspiracy Thriller Book 2)

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