From Nemesis Island

by Christine Mustchin

“No one seems to refer to it by name.” While London journalist, Richard, prepares to visit an anonymous Adriatic island, a girl on the island bides her time to escape its clutches as she is groomed for a sophisticated prostitution and human trafficking racket. When Richard’s suspicions about the island are aroused he decides to investigate.

Used to sharing professional success with girlfriend Trish and to enjoying the ups and downs of their sexually charged relationship, his investigations uncover a very different and merciless world of violence and cruelty and one girl’s attempts at freedom. As he and Trish become caught up in the intrigues of this world, the disturbing consequences force Richard to face up to his laddish preconceptions and take a stand against the devastating effects of female exploitation.

From Nemesis Island is a dark tale of relationships and intrigue, which propels chick lit into the world of the thriller. It tells of love, loyalty, corruption and revenge, and is suitable for those concerned with the effects on women of a sexualised society.

Author news

'Your book is most intriguing, one I found difficult to put down and keen to know the next developments.' T.D.Cole

'A gripping story with mnay a twist and turn.' S. Woodford

'original and unforgettable' K. Lee

The Book launch for Christine's new novel From Nemesis Island took place on 30 July 2010 at Maritime House in Shoreham Port where the thriller was written. Guests bought signed copies and toasted the publication of the book on 2 August 2010.

Christine has now held 9 book signings at various Waterstone's branches. The first was at Brighton followed by Haywards Heath, Crawley, East Grinstead, Tunbridge Wells(2), Eastbourne, Portsmouth and Croydon. A further signing has been arranged for the Croydon branch on 1 October from 11am - 5pm. Thanks to all Waterstone's staff for helping to make the events such a success.

Also undertaken, a panel discussion on self-publishing for the Crawley WordFest Literary Festival on 8 April 2011.

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About the Author

Christine Mustchin

Christine Mustchin has worked as a GP in Cumbria and later as a doctor in Sexual, Reproductive and Women's Health Care. Prior to this she studied languages, literature and cultural studies at university and has written a doctoral thesis on Samuel Beckett. She also worked as manager of a medical education centre in London. Now married for the second time she has a daughter who is a business analyst. Christine currently lives in Sussex and near lake Como in Italy. From Nemesis Island is her first published work of fiction.