In this episode, Michael Lester interviews Ian Kemish AM, former Australian diplomat, about his debut thriller, Two Islands (Hachette 2026). Set against the backdrop of the Bosnian war, the fast-paced story follows an AFP prosecutor racing to find a witness and victim hiding in Scotland’s Hebrides. Ian shares insights from his diplomatic experience in the Balkans and his family heritage in the Hebrides, revealing how history and personal story shape this gripping novel. Don’t miss his appearance at the Manly Writers Festival, March 19–22—more at www.manlywritersfestival.org.au.