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NOVEL SET IN TARPON SPRINGS

Tarpon Springs, FL – Set in the world’s sponge-fishing capital of Tarpon Springs, Florida, the story of two Greek families facing the challenge of an arranged marriage is the subject of local authors Harvey Alexander Smith and Beverly Billiris in their exciting novel, Danger Beyond the Reef.

This action-packed, fast-paced adventure, imbedded with the colorful history and culture of Tarpon Springs and Kalymnos, Greece, takes readers from the sponge docks of Tarpon Springs to a beautiful little Greek island during the late 1970s. The story’s principal character, Alexander Karastinos, confronts the threat of an unwanted marriage arrangement while crossing paths with a dangerous outsider whose reputation for hating all Greeks places Alexander in grave danger. Only a mysterious old widow stands between him and the evil that lies ahead.

Reminiscent of the 1953 classic film, Beneath the 12-Mile Reef, the story of the Karastinos and Demetrias families highlights the rich culture and traditions of the Greeks in Florida during the 20th century. Retired from thirty years in the advertising business, Smith penned his first novel, El Idolo: In Search of a Legend, in 2003 set in Central Mexico. Beverley Billiris presently serves as the mayor of Tarpon Springs. For information about Tarpon Springs and Kalymnos, Greece, visit: www.dangerbeyondthereef.com.

Smith and Billiris will appear at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs, 34689 on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 2pm – 5pm to discuss the book. Copies will be available for sale and signing. Light refreshments will be served.

Hsmithconsulsvhas (talk) 16:15, 27 September 2009 (UTC)

Smith and Billiris will also appear at the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, 41 St. George St., St. Augustine, Florida 32084 on Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 2pm – 7pm to speak about the book. Copies will be available for sale and signing. Light refreshments will be served.Hsmithconsulsvhas (talk) 16:15, 27 September 2009 (UTC)

DANGER BEYOND THE REEF NOW AVAILABLE
The excting new novel, Danger Beyond the Reef, about Greek sponge divers and the drama surrounding an arranged marriage in Tarpon Springs, Florida during the late 1970s, is now available on amazon.com and barns&noble.com. Visit the author's web site at: www.dnagerbeyondthereef.com for more information. 68.200.134.187 (talk) 16:21, 27 September 2009 (UTC)