Allan considers himself somewhat of an accidental author as the inspiration for the book came from his granddaughter's interest in his experiences growing up in England during World War II. However Allan's passion for crime fiction shines through as emily becomes embroiled in a murder investigation and has to outwit both the police and a deadly rival in order to survive. Emily's Destiny crosses genres and time periods to provide an exciting read against the backdrop of the Cumbrian landscape we know and love. available from all good book shops, priced £7.99.