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Assassins of Athens (Andreas Kaldis Mystery #2)
by
Jeffrey Siger (Goodreads Author)
When the body of a boy from one of Greece’s most prominent families turns up in a dumpster in one of Athens’ worst neighborhoods, Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis of the Greek Police’s Special Crimes Division is certain there’s a message in the murder. But who sent it and why? Andreas’ politically incorrect search for answers takes him deep into the sordid, criminal side of ...more
Paperback, 286 pages
Published
January 1st 2010
by Poisoned Pen Press
(first published 2009)
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Jeffrey Siger’s ASSASSINS OF ATHENS opens with the discovery of the body of a teenage male in a dumpster in one of the worst sections of Athens. Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis of the Greek Police’s Special Crimes Division, first met in MURDER IN MYKONOS, quickly realizes that this case is bigger than most. The boy is the son of Zanni Kostopoulos, one of the most influential men in the country. Kostopoulos is nouveau riche, a description that makes him anathema to the established Gree...more
It started out with promise, but the last half of the novel was a bit of a drag (and I know I'm in the minority to think so). There was just too many politics for my liking and not enough suspense or the "armchair travel" I was looking for that made me enjoy the first novel in the series. I so vividly remember the scenes at Delos and the Blue Church that was the setting for many action sequences in "Murder in Mykonos" and when I saw the venues in real life, it was so very.....more
An easy, fast read..quite a compelling plot with reasonably good characters. What kept it from 4 stars though was this weird dimension to the last 50 pages or so. All of a sudden the formerly hard nosed cop started praying, crossing himself and all kinds of other religious behavior. It's like the author had a come-to-jesus moment as he was finishing things up. At best this was unnecessary, at worst it was rather invasive and obnoxious.
At first it was hard to say how well-written this book was, as I was so taken back to Athens by the locale. Andreas Kouros lives in Pagrati, the same neighborhood I lived in Athens, and wandered the streets of Kolonaki, Omonia and other areas of Athens. And then I found myself unable to put down this book. Part murder-mystery, part politcal thriller, part love story, I found a lot to like about this book!
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"[A] suspenseful trip through the rarely seen darker strata of complex, contemporary Greece." - Publishers Weekly
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A good read, though a bit more into political machinations than I really like. Much of the conflict arises from money vs. new money issues. Good characters and a nice feel for the underbelly of Athens; it's kind of cool to have a mystery set in Greece.
Almost a five - great plot and setting - Athens and Mykonos - using the ancient Athenian custom of ostracising by vote as a basis for the plot. Here's my review
Did not enjoy as much as author's "Prey on Patmos." Probably not in the mood for reading a mystery. Wanted more background on Greece for upcoming trip. good descriptions of streets in Athens. Will be looking for same landmarks when we go there.
Enjoyed this one, it was a little predictable and felt like the story line was not as involved as Murder in Mykonos (same characters). There was not as much suspense. It was worth the time I spent on it.
Murderous Greeks take revenge on each other's families. Enjoyed being reminded of all the spots in Athens I once visited and hope to return to...without murderous Greeks on the loose!
Very good.
Mr. Siger visited our Huron Anythink and gave a talk. Very interesting man. I am very much enjoying the story and his writing. I am learning a lot about Greece and their politics.
I enjoyed this story and I am looking forward to reading more of Mr. Siger's books.
I enjoyed this story and I am looking forward to reading more of Mr. Siger's books.
i'm really enjoying these..the hard ass cops aren't too cheesy and the greek references not to pathetic...the writer's fascination with the greek psyche is quite amusing - sometimes missing the point, but amusing
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The Greek Press has called Jeffrey Siger's work prophetic, and he was awarded the City of San Francisco's Certificate of Honor, citing that his acclaimed books have not only explored modern Greek society and its ancient roots but have inspired political change in Greece.
Jeffrey Siger was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He practiced law at a major Wall Street law firm and w...more
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Jeffrey Siger was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He practiced law at a major Wall Street law firm and w...more
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