The Life Before Me

About the Book

Max is in trouble! But he can’t work out what is happening. He hears one of his favourite songs, “Spirit in the Sky,” which immediately triggers a memory. Max is brought back to reality by hearing Dario’s voice and realizes that Dario is talking about him. Max is getting that creepy feeling that he is at his own funeral. Max’s mind keeps dashing off with memories, triggered by snippets of what Max hears being said. One of his very few friends from Hobart is persuaded to move to Sydney to join Max and to share some of his exploits. Max manages to get into a long-term relationship, but this does not stop Max from having a fling with the wife of a boss. Max’s mind at times comes back to his transgressions, and he wonders if one of these has led to his predicament. But what is to become of Max? Is it really Max’s funeral?

About the Author

George Kriflik was born in Germany and grew up in Wollongong, Australia. He completed his Engineering Degree and PhD at Wollongong University, and MBA at Deakin University. George retired from academia at the University of Wollongong Business School to settle in Northern NSW, enjoying a quiet, country life. George has previously achieved a number of academic publications, including in international journals. This is George's first work of fiction, having been conceived some years ago when George became interested in characters, in particular the not-so-nice main character. George has enjoyed writing this story because it has allowed him to create what he believes are some interesting people who hopefully bring a little intrigue into the tale. George is in his early sixties and has travelled extensively. He has a number of grandchildren and enjoys sharing many activities with his wife.