East End Books Ptown is hosting a virtual book event with Timothy Jay Smith, author of Fire on the Island, on Tuesday, December 8th, at 1 p.m.

The book is a romantic thriller set in contemporary Greece. The protagonist, Nick Damigos, is a gay FBI agent who has been sent to investigate a series of mysterious fires on the Greek islands. While searching for the arsonist, however, he ends up unintentionally having an affair with a major suspect.

The book paints a beautiful picture of Greece, while portraying the very real problems of poverty, declining tourism, and the refugee crisis. Registration is $5, a suggested donation at eastendbooksptown.com, where you can also purchase the book for $25.