Tallaght-born Nicola Pierce lives in Drogheda, Ireland. Following her manysuccessful ghostwritten books for adults, Nicola published her firstbook for children, Spirit of the Titanic. The book received rave reviews, and ran to five printings within its first twelve months. City of Fate isher second book for children and transports the reader deep into theRussian city of Stalingrad during World War II.
