Echoes of a Life Unseen
by Edward Spiller
Bobby Hardy used to belong somewhere. He had a family, a home, brothers-in-arms, a purpose. But life does not always break where you expect it to. One loss became another, and the world slowly stepped around him. Now Bobby wakes each day on the streets of the city, unseen, unheard, forgotten, except by the memories that refuse to let him go.
Through hunger, cold, fleeting kindness, and quiet battles no one else notices, Bobby clings to the fragments of the life he once had. His daughters’ laughter. Caroline’s scarf. The sound of the sea on deployment nights. These echoes keep him alive, but they also hurt, because they remind him of what was worth fighting for.
The Last Line is not a story about war. It is a story about what comes after.
About the parts of a man that survive even when everything else has fallen away.
About love, loss, dignity, and the stubborn, defiant act of continuing.
For everyone who has ever served.
For everyone who has ever felt unseen.
For everyone who still stands, even when no one is watching.
Edward "Ted" Spiller is a British author of political and military fiction, drawing on decades of real-world experience to craft stories grounded in authenticity and sharp insight.
Edward "Ted" Spiller is a British author of political and military fiction, drawing on decades of real-world experience to craft stories grounded in authenticity and sharp insight. Born and raised in England, Ted served 23 years in the Royal Navy, beginning as a Marine Engineer Mechanic before retraining as a Russian Linguist and Signals Analyst in the Communication Technicians branch. His career took him to global conflict zones including the Falklands, the Gulf War, and the volatile breakup of the former Yugoslavia. After leaving the Navy, he continued to serve in civilian roles as a trainer, manager, and military consultant. Today, he channels his passion for history, strategy, and world affairs into writing compelling narratives that explore resistance, loyalty, and the shifting nature of power in an uncertain world. Ted lives just outside Chesterfield in Derbyshire with his wife, Yvonne, where he enjoys reading, sketching, and walking the countryside, often while plotting the next chapter. You can follow his work at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1618200565503096/
by Edward Spiller
by Edward Spiller
by Edward Spiller
