Hungry Ghosts, a multi-generational family saga set against the backdrop of World War II and the late 1960s, was inspired by author Chris Barker’s parents’ experience of the war and the subsequent impact of PTSD on the family. The book, published by The Book Guild Ltd on 28 March, is partially set in Cambridge. Chris was born and raised in the city and his mother also lived in Cambridge throughout the war. Hungry Ghosts is not just a war story, it is a timeless exploration of family bonds and the indelible scars left by war. Chris, who now lives in Australia, says: “I was inspired to write the…