It is with excitement, relief and nervous anticipation that I announce the publication of my first novel, August in the Vanishing City, the first book of my Cyprus Chronicles series. After writing some 86,000 words, I confess that at the moment I can think of little more to say about it right now–only that I hope my stories do this beloved island and its people justice.

Your second life starts when the world cracks you open — usually against your will. —Justine Musk

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