Set in London and France a short time in the future, Walking on Cinders is a rousing story that brings together three British soldiers with the unlikeliest of companions, United Forces singing sweetheart, Miss Marmalade. England’s capital has been battered by three years of bitter conflict, and the group soon find themselves at the forefront of a battle to bring the dark days of war to an end. With deceit and corruption all around, how can the comrades find peace for themselves and for war-torn Europe?
Walking on Cinders 10th Anniversary
2020 marked the 10th anniversary of the publication of Walking on Cinders, Ben Atkinson’s second work of fiction. The novel became a key part of the 1000 Books to Sell project, where Ben was among the first authors to leverage social media for book promotion, gaining attention in both the UK and the USA. Walking on Cinders remains available for purchase worldwide on Amazon.
Amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ben sought to foster a sense of connection. To commemorate the novel’s anniversary, he hosted a series of daily live readings on his social media accounts, sharing the entire book with audiences.