Synopsis: “When the Earth Died”

“When the Earth Died” is a narrative that follows the life of Orson and Niles in a post-apocalyptic, dystopian world (2049), where the world has been ravaged by fires, environmental collapse, societal breakdown, climate change and disease which have drastically altered life on Earth. The story delves into themes of survival, loss, hope, the human condition and the existence (or the absence) of God. It explores themes of environmental destruction and human responsibility. Orson, Niles, Ciara and her son Kolten, struggle to survive this harsh new reality. ​They build a shelter, grow food, and navigate the dangers posed by both nature and human threats. They reflect on their pasts and strive to find meaning and stability in their disrupted lives as they navigate through the ruins of their world, dealing with personal loss, survival, the search for loved ones and the bonds of family. ​ Orson is a reflective character who contemplates the destruction of nature and their dismal human condition. Niles is driven by the hope of finding his sister, Aberdeen, who was separated from him during a catastrophic fire that destroyed their town and family. The narrative explores themes of grief, survival, the impact of human actions on nature, and the quest for meaning and connection in a devastated world.

Synopsis: “Feww Besieged”

“Free Besieged”: “Free Besieged” is a historical novel based partly on factual events. The novel explores the life of Daniel, from his early years growing up in a northern Greek village, to the time he arrives in Athens to attend university. It examines his struggles whether or not to devote himself to his studies or the “cause”. As a poet, Daniel struggles with the injustice taking place around him, the fear that covers people’s faces on the streets, and the torture chambers at that infamous Yellow Building (police headquarters) downtown Athens. The climax comes in November 1973 when the students of the Athens Polytechnique demonstrate for three days and nights against the brutal military dictatorship which eventually falls in 1974. The novel reaches its bloody climax at the end of the third night when over 1200 students and civilians are massacred by the police. Daniel devotes his entire life to the beauty of nature, to the beauty of man’s soul and the search for freedom from the suckles of tyranny which besieged his people. Eventually, he meets his demise at the gates of the Polytechnique on that fateful Autumn night. Although the students were physically blockaded within the perimeter of the Polytechnic, their spirits, hearts and souls were not; they were merely Free Besieged.