A.C. Theokas

A.C. Theokas has long been lured by the history of science. Through it we learn about great men and women who thought freely and, in doing so, went against convention. There is often great drama in this with remarkable stories following such as that of John Goodricke. Theokas believes the best way to relate to the past is through historical fiction. If it is true that travel broadens the mind, then what are we to make of the notion that the past is a foreign country? How might we journey there? Museums or theme parks come to mind, but the more the past is appreciated for its own sake, the less real or relevant it becomes. It is literature that offers the more immersive experience. Theokas holds a doctorate in astronomy from The Victoria University of Mancheste. In addition to residing in England for many years he has lived in the West Indies and West Africa. He has lectured in astronomy at Villanova University and Harvard College, has published numerous papers in professional journals and a non-fiction work by Liverpool University Press."Goodricke’s Time" was his first novel."Chrysanthe's Comet", is due out in early 2025.