We Are Only Ghosts

Set against the backdrop of World War II and 1960s New York City, We Are Only Ghosts is a powerful historical novel exploring themes of survival, loss, love, and redemption. It follows Charles Ward, a headwaiter in 1968 NYC who, as a young Jewish boy in Europe, navigated the horrors of war and a complex relationship with a Nazi officer who both saved and tormented him. As decades pass, Charles's past and present collide, prompting reflections on vengeance, reconciliation, and the indelible scars of history.