Michael David Lukas

Michael David Lukas is an American author best known for his debut novel "The Oracle of Stamboul," a richly imagined historical tale set in the final days of the Ottoman Empire. A graduate of Brown University, he has received fellowships from the Fulbright Program and the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown. Lukas spent years living and traveling abroad, drawing on his experiences in the Middle East and Europe to craft vivid, culturally textured fiction. His work reflects a deep fascination with history, identity, and the intersections of cultures. He also teaches creative writing and continues to write fiction.