Fire On The Island By TIMOTHY JAY SMITH

A remote Greek island, a series of mysterious fires, and one undercover FBI agent caught between love, danger, and a burning desire for truth.

When Nick Damigos lands on a quiet Aegean island to investigate a series of arsons, he’s not expecting to save a truffle-sniffing dog or fall for a local bartender who may be hiding dangerous secrets. As Nick digs deeper into the island’s web of grudges, betrayals, and long-buried secrets, the line between ally and enemy blurs. The next fire could destroy more than just property—it could burn everything down.

Nick must confront his own buried secrets while trying to save the village from destruction. Will he uncover the truth in time, or will the island go up in flames, consumed by vengeance and heartbreak?

Set during the peak of Greece's refugee crisis, Fire on the Island is a thrilling mystery that dives into the complexities of community, trust, and survival. Beautifully written and emotionally charged, the novel paints a poignant picture of a village in crisis while highlighting the personal and social challenges of contemporary Greek-island life. It asks: how far would you go to protect what you love?

This is the perfect summer read for fans of gripping mysteries, rich settings, and complex characters. Fire on the Island will keep you hooked from start to finish, offering a compelling escape to the sun-drenched shores of Greece.

Timothy Jay Smith is a critically acclaimed author with a lifelong passion for Greece. His travels and experiences, from working as a sociologist in Greece to aiding refugees on Lesvos, have inspired his immersive, character-driven stories. An award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and playwright, Smith’s work has garnered numerous accolades, including the Gold Medal in the Faulkner-Wisdom Competition for Fire on the Island not to mention that his screenplay adaptation of it was named Best Indie Script by WriteMovies. His diverse career has taken him around the world, from the streets of Istanbul to the jungles of Africa, giving him a unique perspective that brings depth and authenticity to his writing. Smith’s novels and screenplays have won top honors in competitions, and his stories resonate with readers for their vivid settings, complex characters, and rich social commentary.