Love Park by Jim Zervanos

Local writer and high school teacher Jim Zervanos has crafted a touching and engaging first novel set in Philadelphia. Love Park (published by Cable Publishing) follows a Greek-American family living just outside the city, adeptly exploring their inner dynamics and family secrets. Philadelphia plays a major role as the backdrop to the story as the author brings to life its streets and public art. Philadelphia Magazine described the work as "funny, smart, and incisive."

Zervanos also published a story, "Georgie," in the anthology Philly Fiction, a collection of short stories set in Philadelphia and written by local writers. He also has a piece in the collection Philadelphia Noir, a set of gritty hard-boiled tales which take place around the city.

Find out more about the author at jimzervanos.com.