Bali Wave Ghost

by Stephen Black

An American reality TV star revisits Bali twenty years after his wife became one of the victims of the Bali Bombing. Seduced by its many charms, he decides to start a new life on the island. His dreams of a fresh start in a tropical paradise are soon threatened by the demons of his past and a dangerous love affair.
Written in Stephen Black’s dynamic, darkly humorous style, Bali Wave Ghost is a bittersweet tribute to the Island of the Gods. With unforgettable characters and passages that evoke the beauty of a Sanur sunrise, the coolness of Ubud, the knife-sharp edges of the criminal underworld, and the delights of a simple warung breakfast, Bali Wave Ghost is a lyrical blend of romance, drama and history.

Paperback

First published February 8, 2016

About the author

Stephen Black's distinctive writing style reflects his extensive background in fine art, TV, movies, and 3D game production. An American who has lived in Asia most of his life, he tackles universal themes with a personal voice. His artworks and photographs have appeared in galleries, museums, books and magazines worldwide.

After receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Photographic Illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology, he moved to Manhattan's Lower East Side where he worked for Film/Video Arts. Two years of exciting Manhattan madness concluded with a two-week trip to Tokyo. This marked the start of a lifelong Asian journey with extended stays in Hong Kong and Japan. He's been based in Singapore since 2002. Along the way, he has worked on projects with such diverse talented individuals as the legendary Japanese actress Kumiko Akiyoshi, photographer Annie Liebowitz, musician Amith Narayan, artist-curator Michael Lee, dancer Kazuo Ono, musician David Sylvian, poet Cyril Wong and hundreds of other people who amused him, made him work, made him laugh or scared the heck out of him.