It’s been 18 months in the making, but the day has finally come. Today, I’m launching Mika Ito. It’s now available on amazon in kindle, paperback and hardcover formats. Find it here.
It’s the story of Dylan Solly, a British journalist trapped in Japan on the day of the Fukushima disaster. When Dylan collapses, local school teacher, Mika Ito, comes to his aid and together they navigate the danger zone. But it’s Mika’s past that holds the real threat, and as Dylan and Mika’s relationship develops he will learn things about her that will endanger his very existence. Let me introduce you to the main characters:
This is Dylan. He’s in his 30s, from London, and the odds are stacked against him. He’s in Japan to cover the trial of the Notorious Three; kingpins of the Yakuza crime world.
This is Mika Ito. She’s an English teacher in Tomioka. She see’s Dylan collapse in Yonomori Park and comes to his aid. Moments later, disaster strikes.
Meet Shinsuke. He’s the leader of the Notorious Three. His and Dylan’s future are intertwined, whether Dylan likes it or not.
This is Mika Ito’s mother. She lives in Cape Sōya, situated in Japan’s northern most island, over 1,200km away from her daughter. The distance between her and her only child is a constant source of worry.
I’ve attached an audio clip from chapter one below. Let me know what you think, and if you buy a copy, thank you, and please consider leaving a review. 5-star reviews really help, especially self-publishers like me. Wish me luck for the launch 🤞again, here’s the book listing on Amazon. Please check it out.
Pete. 22.09.22. Launch Day.
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