The Cascade Effect

"Biotech, politics, genomics - that's the brew of Ignition. Thriller, action, suspense, and technology, masterfully blended into a novel that takes the reader into a world of technology that is mostly hidden from everyone. Get ready for a novel where every word has a calculated meaning."
^{— Danse Macabre}

"This gripping thriller is the first in a series of five novels that explore the limits of human resilience in extreme situations. It blurs the line between reality and fiction as the characters' minds and bodies are pushed above their limits, creating an immersive reading experience."
^{— Pen Middlesea}

"The Cascade Effect: Ignition is a pulse-pounding thriller that explores the depths of human resilience, the complexities of morality, and the terrifying potential of genetic manipulation."
^{— PB Weekly, Starred}

"The Cascade Effect: Ignition" is a gripping thriller that combines fast-paced action with complex characters and thought-provoking themes. The book's strengths lie in its vivid descriptions, engaging dialogue, and exploration of the human condition under duress. The story's finale leaves the reader eager for the next book in the series, promising more action, adventure, and suspense."
^{— Reader Review}
"Alexander’s novels are thrillers about manipulation, consequences, and politics that's so raw and real, that readers won't be able to look away. Don't expect happy endings or simple answers."
^{— Reader Review} 
"Alexander's stories are like the world he knows so well: tough and without compromise. Get ready for a ride through the dark side of power, where every little action sets off a chain reaction."
 ^{— Reader Review}

Alexander was born and raised in Dresden when Germany was divided. He was part of the peaceful resistance that helped unite the country. He and his family was monitored by the Stasi (Staatssicherheit), as he later discovered in his secret police file. At the young age of 19, he was detained during the demonstrations in Dresden and subjected to extensive questioning at the Bautzner Strasse interrogation station before being transferred to the high-security facility in Bautzen, known as the "Gelbe Elend" (Yellow Misery). This facility housed over 6,000 political prisoners at the time. As the GDR started to crumble, a few days before the wall got torn down, Alexander was released on temporary probation. 

Following reunification, he joined the German Air Force to defend the now-united country. He witnessed the start of the Afghan war and the Balkan conflict, all while continuing to write poems and songs during his 12 years of service.

After leaving the military, Alexander moved into the tech world, building tech startups to enable AI, living in Palo Alto, CA and Austin, TX before returning to Europe and finally moving to Malta.
 
He is a father of two beautiful daughters and has been married to his second wife for over 12 years. But he never lost his sharp tongue and unfiltered quill, not always to the amusement of his wife, she loves most of his dark humor and sarcasm, sometimes. 

Alexander has loved telling stories and writing lyrics, short stories, and poems since his youth. His writing is engaging, direct, and unique, immediately pulling readers into the worlds he creates.