Fall of the Tyrant

About the Book

Even as the Communist world emerged into freedom, President Nicolea Ceausescu stood firm and iron-fisted. Bathed in delusions of grandeur, he whole-heartedly believed his people adored him and that Romania would remain the last bastion of Communism in Europe. As late as November 1989, he said triumphantly after being "re-elected" to another five-year term "Romania will change only when beech trees bear apples and reeds bear flowers." Little did he know that one month later he would be forced from power. Little did he know too, that he would soon be dead.

About the Author

Kristopher Rhodes was first introduced to the story of the Romanian Revolution in 1993. He was immediately intrigued by the courage of the Romanian people, and set out to write a novel chronicling their plight. He immersed himself in a study of Romania's history and culture for over two years to research his first novel, "Fall of the Tyrant."