Marica Debono, Malta’s best financial investigator, has spent years hunting criminals through the island’s shadowy networks of power and influence. Driven by a fierce sense of justice and an uncompromising work ethic, she follows the money trail others fear to trace. But as her investigations uncover secrets buried deep within Malta’s institutions and closer to … Continue reading Mystery and Intrigue in Malta
Malta was sometimes described as a land of liquid gold. In Tolkien's invented worlds malta is gold. Uncover Malta's hidden connection to Tolkien. (2 minute read)
Moving around Malta is not for the faint hearted. Ancient cart ruts, railway tunnels and tram lines have carved pathways across the limestone. Is the sea the ultimate way around the never ending traffic jams? (3 minute read)
A short story about confronting life's choices and amidst despair, finding hope from the most unexpected corner.
Malta’s flag may represent a small island nation, but its presence across the world’s shipping lanes means it is never far from the consequences of global conflict. It as a reminder that a small island thousands of kilometres from the conflict can find itself in the eye of the storm.
Ahead of my upcoming talk about why Malta is the perfect setting for thrillers, I have been covered in local print and radio media. Check out the details here and find out the background to my latest crime thriller, Deception Under Maltese Skies.
A hidden chapter of Maltese history: how printing presses on the island spread education, religion and influence across the Ottoman world.
The close ties between Malta and Britain are often celebrated today, but history also records a moment when the Maltese played a pivotal role in a violent challenge to British power. (2 minute read)
I know it sounds strange—how can an island nation like Malta have hidden islands? Discover how many islands are part of Malta.
What if the most thrilling crime scenes aren’t splattered with blood—but spreadsheets? A simple question “Where did this money come from?” It’s not just a question—it’s the start of a crime thriller. If you think banking is boring, think again. (3 min read)
Malta Festa: stepping into the heart of Maltese life – where history, devotion and joy meet, in one unforgettable summer night. (3 minute read)
