Author Mark Donahue Chats about His Bestselling Book Golden Reich
by Sunny Jones -- Thrive Global
January 28, 2021
MARK DONAHUE ROARED onto the literary scene with five, yes five bestselling books in his portfolio, a major accomplishment, and he has more books coming. Golden Reich was a breakout bestseller from its release, having captured the attention of readers across the board, with its thrilling plot, and beyond intriguing characters. It is an action packed thriller for the ages.
In Golden Reich the seeds that were planted by Germany's Third Reich for a Fourth Reich are coming to fruition in the American desert. Lester Jones, Donahue’s protagonist, fought the Germans during World War I, and never liked them much at all. These days he is an American bum, albeit a dangerous one – and he fights a war of his own in a cavern in an Arizona desert.
Anyone who is looking for the adventure of the summer will want to have this book on hand. Recently Donahue had a chat with us about Golden Reich, being a bestselling author, and what’s next.
Golden Reich just roared onto the bestseller list, and it is your fourth book to do so since this year began, what does that feel like?
It could have crawled onto the bestseller list and I would have been fine with that. Appreciation of a story or book is very subjective. Some people will like your book, while others won’t. Like any form of art, it’s in the eye of the beholder…or reader.
Lester Jones is an amazing character and the protagonist in this epic tale, what was your inspiration for this dynamic character?
Lester is cool. A guy who has had some tough breaks in his life, but is imbued with a strong sense of right and wrong. He’s also someone you don’t mess with. Lester may be my favorite character in all my books.
The idea of a 4th Reich rising is terrifying, and makes for an awesome story, what made you take this idea and turn it into a book?
I think what we saw on January 6th in DC makes most of us realize that a 4th Reich is not as far-fetched an idea as it was 20 years ago. We need to be careful with our democracy. If we’re not, a 4th Reich will sneak up on us like it did in Germany in the 1930’s.
What are you hoping that the fans take away from your book given its far reaching and insightful storyline?
Be careful with our democracy. It’s not unbreakable.
What can fans expect from you next? Could there be a film in the works?
Scripts have been written for Last at Bat, Fat Girl, Answer Man, Golden Reich and STAT$. We are also in pre-production for a project called EZ Way…stay tuned.
In Golden Reich the seeds that were planted by Germany's Third Reich for a Fourth Reich are coming to fruition in the American desert. Lester Jones, Donahue’s protagonist, fought the Germans during World War I, and never liked them much at all. These days he is an American bum, albeit a dangerous one – and he fights a war of his own in a cavern in an Arizona desert.
Anyone who is looking for the adventure of the summer will want to have this book on hand. Recently Donahue had a chat with us about Golden Reich, being a bestselling author, and what’s next.
Golden Reich just roared onto the bestseller list, and it is your fourth book to do so since this year began, what does that feel like?
It could have crawled onto the bestseller list and I would have been fine with that. Appreciation of a story or book is very subjective. Some people will like your book, while others won’t. Like any form of art, it’s in the eye of the beholder…or reader.
Lester Jones is an amazing character and the protagonist in this epic tale, what was your inspiration for this dynamic character?
Lester is cool. A guy who has had some tough breaks in his life, but is imbued with a strong sense of right and wrong. He’s also someone you don’t mess with. Lester may be my favorite character in all my books.
The idea of a 4th Reich rising is terrifying, and makes for an awesome story, what made you take this idea and turn it into a book?
I think what we saw on January 6th in DC makes most of us realize that a 4th Reich is not as far-fetched an idea as it was 20 years ago. We need to be careful with our democracy. If we’re not, a 4th Reich will sneak up on us like it did in Germany in the 1930’s.
What are you hoping that the fans take away from your book given its far reaching and insightful storyline?
Be careful with our democracy. It’s not unbreakable.
What can fans expect from you next? Could there be a film in the works?
Scripts have been written for Last at Bat, Fat Girl, Answer Man, Golden Reich and STAT$. We are also in pre-production for a project called EZ Way…stay tuned.
Mark Donahue Talks About His Bestselling Book Golden Reich
by Genxee -- Influencive
May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021
MARK DONAHUE'S BESTSELLING book Golden Reich takes readers on a wild ride, which includes a thrilling plot and fiercely compelling characters. In Golden Reich, Germany's Third Reich set the stage for the Fourth Reich before its fall with the staging area set in the American desert.
In this book Lester Jones, an American bum, is the protagonist, but this “bum” has been around, having fought the Germans during World War I. Clearly there is no love lost between him and the Germans, and that trend continues when he fights a war of his own in a cavern in an Arizona desert.
You can clearly see why Golden Reich is an epic adventure. This thriller is intelligent, action-packed, and will keep summer fun on high. Anyone looking for the read of the season should check this book out. Let’s learn a bit about this talented writer, his work and what’s next for him.
In Golden Reich you take on the idea of a 4th Reich, what was your inspiration for this book?
While the book was written before what happened in DC on January 6th, a 4th Reich is no longer an idle threat in our country. We should all beware.
Lester Jones, your protagonist, is a bum, but he is also a badass. How did you develop this character? If you two could actually meet, what do you think you two would do for fun?
Knowing Lester as I do, I realize he would be quiet and like a good wine. I’d also be smart enough not to mess with Lester.
Did you ever find yourself burning out on the book? How did you get through that?
I do burn out on a story sometimes, which is why I am always writing more than a single book or script at a given time. Moving to another story lets your brain rest while you work on something else.
As an author which book (or other media) would you say is your largest influence?I
think we are all greatly influenced by the internet these days. It’s fast, visual, and allows you to absorb more info in a shorter period of time than reading.
You have written five bestselling books, what is next for you?
Making movies.
In this book Lester Jones, an American bum, is the protagonist, but this “bum” has been around, having fought the Germans during World War I. Clearly there is no love lost between him and the Germans, and that trend continues when he fights a war of his own in a cavern in an Arizona desert.
You can clearly see why Golden Reich is an epic adventure. This thriller is intelligent, action-packed, and will keep summer fun on high. Anyone looking for the read of the season should check this book out. Let’s learn a bit about this talented writer, his work and what’s next for him.
In Golden Reich you take on the idea of a 4th Reich, what was your inspiration for this book?
While the book was written before what happened in DC on January 6th, a 4th Reich is no longer an idle threat in our country. We should all beware.
Lester Jones, your protagonist, is a bum, but he is also a badass. How did you develop this character? If you two could actually meet, what do you think you two would do for fun?
Knowing Lester as I do, I realize he would be quiet and like a good wine. I’d also be smart enough not to mess with Lester.
Did you ever find yourself burning out on the book? How did you get through that?
I do burn out on a story sometimes, which is why I am always writing more than a single book or script at a given time. Moving to another story lets your brain rest while you work on something else.
As an author which book (or other media) would you say is your largest influence?I
think we are all greatly influenced by the internet these days. It’s fast, visual, and allows you to absorb more info in a shorter period of time than reading.
You have written five bestselling books, what is next for you?
Making movies.
