A young Greek American woman travels to the island of Petra.... has she found the fountain of youth? 
The Island of Zoe
by Dino Hajiyorgi & Christos Sourligas Genre: Fantasy Romance 
A young Greek American woman travels to the island of Petra bearing precious cargo: her late grandmother’s body, to be buried on the land where the old woman spent her youth. But when Zoe arrives on Petra, she finds that her grandmother, Maria, has left her an opulent villa and old family secrets hidden in the mystery of the island.
Zoe notices how spry and fit the island’s elderly residents are. In fact, no one has miraculously died in over seventy years, and time actually stands still on Petra. After Stefanos, a dapper older gentleman, ends his life the night of Grandma’s funeral, Zoe learns that Stefanos and her grandmother were lovers and realizes there’s much more to the island than meets the eye. Zoe sets out to discover the island and uncovers strange happenings: there isn’t a single working clock or telephone, rich migrants from all over the world live clandestinely in the hills, the island is on permanent lock-down by the Greek Navy, and the main residents are subjected to repeated medical tests. Manos, the raki-loving bon vivant who runs the local general store, hints that the islanders are paying a price for what they did to Grandma Maria and Stefanos but refuses to reveal more. Hoping to sell her grandmother’s house and use the money to help her troubled retail business back in America, Zoe inadvertently falls for the local priest’s son, Paris, who will soon be a priest in his own right. As romantic tension mounts between them, he admits his reluctance to become a priest. Believing Zoe is a threat to their immortality, several islanders gang up on Zoe and try to expel her from Petra when more truths come to light… Amazon * Apple * B&N * Google * Kobo * Smashwords * Bookbub * Goodreads 
Dino Hajiyorgi was born in Istanbul in 1963 and lived in Chalkida, Greece. An award-winning writer, he was a film school graduate of ArtCenter College of Design in California, and worked as an animation series scriptwriter for Greek and German studios. A honorary member of the Athenian Club of Science Fiction, his short stories appeared in newspapers, magazines, anthologies, and in the Greek edition of Asimov’s Magazine. Dino’s additional published books are: “Nighttime Traditions”, “Ashes on Marble”, “Wolf of the Sea”, and “Saltibango and the Cats of Hydra”.
Christos Sourligas is an award-winning and bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker. He has created and produced multiple feature films and television shows, and as a former senior executive for several internationally-renowned television production companies, he’s successfully brought shows into the homes of over 1.5 billion television viewers worldwide, airing in over 140 countries, and on 100 airlines. He also serves as a mentor and volunteer with various awards events, festivals and non-profit organizations. Christos resides in Montreal, Canada, and travels often to his ancestral home in Arcadia, Greece.
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109 Comments
Shirley Ann Speakman
7/25/2023 06:04:46 am
I enjoyed the excerpt the book sounds very intriguing.
Christos Sourligas
7/25/2023 04:08:04 pm
Thank you!
Beyond Comps
7/25/2023 06:31:08 am
Great cover!
Christos Sourligas
7/25/2023 04:09:34 pm
Yes! The art department @ Melange Books (Satin Romance imprint) did an incredible job -- glad you like it.// Be well!
Marcy Meyer
7/25/2023 06:35:05 am
The blurb sounds really good. I like the cover art.
Christos Sourligas
7/25/2023 04:10:20 pm
THANK YOU! Wait 'til you read the book :) Take care!
Rita Wray
7/25/2023 06:49:43 am
Sounds like a good book.
Christos Sourligas
7/25/2023 04:11:06 pm
Thanks! My co-writer, Dino Hajiyorgi and I, had a fun time writing it!
Cathy French
7/25/2023 09:20:03 am
Love the Greek setting and am looking forward to finding all about the island of Petra
Christos Sourligas
7/25/2023 04:11:47 pm
Wonderful! Happy reading!!!
Jodi Hunter
7/25/2023 09:41:37 am
Sounds like an incredible read.
Christos Sourligas
7/25/2023 04:12:31 pm
Yes! We think it makes the best beach read... Enjoy, and take care!
Valerie Seal
7/25/2023 10:11:57 am
Lovely holiday read!
Christos Sourligas
7/25/2023 04:13:00 pm
We hope it makes the best beach read!
David Basile
7/25/2023 10:15:07 am
Looks like a good book.
Christos Sourligas
7/25/2023 04:13:23 pm
Thank you! Be well.
Susan Smith
7/25/2023 10:19:04 am
This sounds like a great fantasy romance read. I love the cover.
Christos Sourligas
7/25/2023 04:14:06 pm
Super, thank you! Enjoy the book!
Jon Heil
7/25/2023 10:42:40 am
Hope it does well
Christos Sourligas
7/25/2023 04:14:39 pm
Thank you! We hope so, too :) Take care!
Wendy Jensen
7/25/2023 11:51:18 am
The book details are excellent. I would like to read this.
Christos Sourligas
7/25/2023 04:15:14 pm
Thank you! We hope you enjoy the book! Be well.
Nancy
7/25/2023 01:28:51 pm
This Island of Zoe sounds like a fascinating and unique book.
Christos Sourligas
7/25/2023 04:15:39 pm
Thanks! We really hope it stands out... Be well.
wendy hutton
7/25/2023 02:54:44 pm
cute cover, this sounds like a wonderful book
Christos Sourligas
7/25/2023 04:16:06 pm
Thank you! We hope you get a chance to read it... Take care!
Chrtistos Sourligas
7/25/2023 04:17:22 pm
Hello! Thank you ALL for your comments so far... We hope you enjoy the book! Makes the perfect summer, beach read... Have a great, safe summertime!!! 7/25/2023 05:29:34 pm
Such a bright, colorful cover and it sounds like a perfect summer read.
christos sourligas
7/26/2023 08:35:28 am
It is a great summer read... Please enjoy!
christos sourligas
7/26/2023 10:21:19 am
Thank you! Yes, we hope it's the perfect beach read... Happy reading!
Piroska
7/25/2023 06:14:59 pm
The book sounds intriguing. Gorgeous cover!
christos sourligas
7/26/2023 10:13:22 am
Thank you! Hope you enjoy the book!
bn100
7/25/2023 08:21:42 pm
nice cover
christos sourligas
7/26/2023 10:13:39 am
THANK YOU! Be well :)
Sherry
7/25/2023 08:46:59 pm
I look forward to reading this.
christos sourligas
7/26/2023 10:14:11 am
Wonderful, thank you! Happy reading!!!
Barbara Montag
7/25/2023 09:31:09 pm
Fantasy Romance - love this genre and the cover!
christos sourligas
7/26/2023 10:14:49 am
Excellent, thank you! Hope you enjoy the book! Take care!
Angela Heerde
7/25/2023 09:38:15 pm
I like book details
christos sourligas
7/26/2023 10:18:16 am
Hi Angela, what would you like to know about the book, please? Best, Christos
christos sourligas
7/26/2023 10:17:17 am
Write every day, even if it's for one hour per day; a writer, writes... a painter, paints. Plus, edit, edit, edit. I usually edit a dozen times before my writing is complete. Good luck, and most importantly, have fun!!!
David Hollingsworth
7/26/2023 02:38:17 am
Congratulations on the book!
christos sourligas
7/26/2023 10:15:10 am
THANK YOU! Hope you're great!
Cynthia C
7/26/2023 09:11:32 am
I love stories that center around mysteries.
christos sourligas
7/26/2023 10:19:21 am
Sweet! Hope you enjoy the book! Be well :)
Nancy
7/26/2023 09:42:09 am
Lovely cover
christos sourligas
7/26/2023 10:20:12 am
THANK YOU! Our publisher did an incredible job with the artwork! Hope you enjoy the book! Be well :)
Carol G
7/26/2023 10:28:48 am
This definitely uses the frequent insularity of small towns with a twist!
christos sourligas
7/26/2023 12:01:50 pm
We agree! Especially in rural and remote areas, not just in Greece, but the world over. De-population is frightening... So yes, we're doing our part to highlight small towns and remote areas... <3 // Be well.
christos sourligas
7/26/2023 01:42:08 pm
Yes, small towns and remote islands are my thing... Lots of de-population... scary... We hope this story sheds some light on these far-to-reach places and gets readers to spread the word... and perhaps, even go for a visit! They need all the help they can get! // Happy reading, and take care!
Bea LaRocca
7/26/2023 03:57:08 pm
I love the cover art and synopsis, The Island of Zoe sounds like a story that I will enjoy reading. Thank you for sharing your bios and the book details and for offering a giveaway
christos sourligas
7/27/2023 08:14:43 am
Thank you for your kind words! We hope you enjoy the book! Be well :)
Cindy Merrill
7/26/2023 05:12:15 pm
Well, in a way, I can't say i blame the residents- they have something precious and they don't want to lose it.
christos sourligas
7/27/2023 08:15:06 am
Well said! Happy reading!
beth shepherd
7/26/2023 05:55:55 pm
This looks like a great read
christos sourligas
7/27/2023 08:15:30 am
Enjoy the book! Take care :)
Alma Fisher
7/26/2023 07:53:37 pm
Looks like a great read
christos sourligas
7/27/2023 08:15:45 am
We hope you enjoy it!
Peggy Salkill
7/26/2023 11:19:23 pm
Sounds good!
christos sourligas
7/27/2023 08:16:07 am
Thank you! Happy reading!
Danielle Day
7/27/2023 01:26:53 am
I like it.
christos sourligas
7/27/2023 08:16:43 am
Wonderful! We hope you continue to enjoy the book! Nice day!!!
Thomas Gibson
7/27/2023 05:57:03 am
Story sounds captivating. Would love to visit a place like this. Sounds pretty age defying.
christos sourligas
7/27/2023 08:18:41 am
We all hope to live longer and healthier lives... In fact, the book was inspired by a New York Time article ("The Island Where People Forget To Die") about the blue zone island of Ikaria, Greece -- check it out!
Amy F
7/28/2023 03:07:01 pm
Beautiful cover. Sounds like a great romance story.
christos sourligas
7/28/2023 03:26:57 pm
Thank you, our publisher did a great job with the artwork! // Hope you get to read the book! // Take care :)
Terri Quick
7/28/2023 10:20:04 pm
Nice cover
christos sourligas
7/29/2023 10:09:53 am
Thank you! Hope you get to enjoy the book! // Be well :)
Ann Fantom
7/29/2023 06:23:32 am
christos sourligas
7/29/2023 10:10:38 am
Thanks! Our publisher did a great job with the artwork! Enjoy the book!
Jamie N.
7/29/2023 01:22:58 pm
This sounds like my kind of book!
christos sourligas
7/29/2023 06:40:33 pm
Excellent, hope you get to enjoy it!
Debbi Wellenstein
7/29/2023 08:20:28 pm
I enjoyed learning about this book. Thank you for the giveaway!
christos sourligas
7/30/2023 12:55:07 pm
Hope you enjoy reading the book! Be well :)
Thomas batanglo
7/31/2023 11:25:17 pm
How costly is it to self-publish.
christos sourligas
8/1/2023 08:45:08 am
Hi! We have a publisher (Melange Books; Satin Romance imprint)... As far as I know, self-publishing is inexpensive. There are loads of free self-publishing sites. Have fun, and good luck!!!
Emes
8/2/2023 10:01:29 am
Zoe's adventures sound very interesting!
christos sourligas
8/2/2023 03:14:53 pm
Thank you! We hope you get to enjoy Zoe's Greek island adventures!!!
Jodi Hunter
8/2/2023 10:20:32 am
The cover is really beautiful.
christos sourligas
8/2/2023 03:15:39 pm
Thank you! Our publisher and her team did an incredible job :)
Kim Kern
8/2/2023 02:48:34 pm
Sounds like a very interesting island to visit.
christos sourligas
8/2/2023 03:16:30 pm
Yes, a mystical fountain of youth... Enjoy!
Jeanna Massman
8/7/2023 05:53:51 am
I like the cover! The design and colors are amazing.
christos sourligas
8/7/2023 02:49:09 pm
Super, thank you! Hope you're well, and you enjoy our book!!!
Julie Feldermann
8/9/2023 03:38:20 pm
How long does it take to write a book?
christos sourligas
8/24/2023 10:10:16 am
Hi Julie, great question. It took my co-writer and I about two (2) years with back and forth re-writes / notes / editing. Hope this answers your question... We hope you enjoy the book! Best, Christos
Calvin
8/12/2023 01:21:48 am
Beautiful setting to your book, the iconic greek white and blue
christos sourligas
8/12/2023 09:21:26 am
Thank you! Happy reading!!!
Debbie P
8/13/2023 06:49:00 pm
This sounds like a very good book.
christos sourligas
8/15/2023 11:42:29 am
And I hope you enjoy it! Be well :)
Daniel M
8/24/2023 11:33:43 am
like the cover
christos sourligas
8/25/2023 07:59:07 am
Super, thank you! Our publisher did an incredible job with the artwork! Enjoy the book!!!
Kaitlyn Walas
8/24/2023 08:30:25 pm
Stunning cover!
christos sourligas
8/25/2023 07:59:22 am
Thanks! Be well.
Christy R.
8/25/2023 12:14:19 am
The book details sound kind of fascinating. The cover is very pretty.
christos sourligas
8/25/2023 07:59:54 am
Thank you! We hope you enjoy reading the book!!!
Michelle Domangue
8/25/2023 11:34:24 am
sounds like a wonderful read!
christos sourligas
8/28/2023 08:29:56 am
Thanks! Happy reading!
Stephanie Larison
8/25/2023 11:46:36 am
I would love to dive into this deeper.
christos sourligas
8/28/2023 08:30:28 am
Excellent! We hope you enjoy reading the book!!!
Teresa Gilbert
8/25/2023 11:46:54 am
This sounds perfect, the blurb really pulls me in as well as the cover!
christos sourligas
8/28/2023 08:30:58 am
Great! Enjoy reading the book! Be well :)
Sand
8/25/2023 09:53:11 pm
Sounds like a great book!
christos sourligas
8/28/2023 08:31:16 am
Thanks! We hope you enjoy the book!
Betty Curran
8/25/2023 10:22:13 pm
This seems to have everything I like. Excitement, romance, mystery and of course Greece, one of my favorite countries.
christos sourligas
8/28/2023 08:31:44 am
Sweet! Thank you for saying all that :) We hope you enjoy the book!!!
Dreaa Drake
8/25/2023 11:56:11 pm
This sounds like a great book!
christos sourligas
8/28/2023 08:32:10 am
Thank you for your kind words! Enjoy the book!!! Leave a Reply. |
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