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gozotoday | FRIDAY • 7 NOVEMBER 2025
CULTURE
AUTHOR Andy Joung will
launch his latest novel Tide of
War on Friday, 5 December, at
7:30 p.m. at Arthall, located at 8,
Triq Agius de Soldanis, Victoria,
Gozo.
Set in November 1990 on the
eve of Desert Storm, Tide of War
follows a covert team assembled
in Saudi Arabia for a mission
that could alter the course of his-
tory. The novel explores themes
of duty, honor, and humanity as
Captain Dillon Bombi prepares
his unit for a dangerous mission
into hostile territory. Characters
including Sergeant Luke Shoal-
water, civilian medic Miriam,
and Royal Marine Sergeant Mo
al-Asadi confront moral and
personal dilemmas amid the
chaos of war.
Described as authentic, relent-
less, and deeply human, the book
delves into the internal conflicts
soldiers face when duty clashes
with conscience.
Joung, a retired U.S. Army
officer living in Malta, is a life
member of the Veterans of For-
eign Wars and the Reserve Or-
ganization of America and is
also a member of Rotary Inter-
national.
The author will be present at
the event to introduce his book,
followed by a signing session.
For more information, contact
Marta Obiols Fornell at arthall-
gozo@gmail.com or 77051564,
or visit arthallgozo.com and the
Arthall Gozo Facebook page.
Author Andy Joung to launch Tide of
War at Arthall in Gozo this November
Author Andy Joung will present his new
novel Tide of War at Arthall in Victoria,
Gozo, on December 5, exploring the
moral battles and human cost of war
on the eve of Desert Storm
