Of Greek descent Zack grew up in London. After studying Marine Biology at University he spent a number of years in the field of renewable energy and conservation before turning his hand at writing novels. Inspired by his Grandfather and uncle who had regaled him of tales from his family's past when he was young he decided to humanize a crucial period of history into a novel. Drawing from both his family history and in depth research into the period. Currently he divides his time between Crete, Los Angeles and the Philippines.