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The Olympus Killer

Luke Christodoulou

Start date: June 1, 2014

Finish date: June 30, 2014

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Apr 30, 2014 Saritha rated it really liked it

i was given a free copy by the author in exchange for an honest review. i've done my best to do so.

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An engrossing murder mystery about a series of murders taking place on Greek islands. The murderer, a boy who was abused as a child, believes that he is killing the Olympian Gods. Captain Papacosta & Lieutenant Ioli Cara try their best to solve this intriguing case while trying not to bow under the pressure to solve i was given a free copy by the author in exchange for an honest review. i've done my best to do so.

If you haven't read the book description or seen the book trailer - Spoilers ahead -

An engrossing murder mystery about a series of murders taking place on Greek islands. The murderer, a boy who was abused as a child, believes that he is killing the Olympian Gods. Captain Papacosta & Lieutenant Ioli Cara try their best to solve this intriguing case while trying not to bow under the pressure to solve the case soon.
The main character, Captain Papacosta, was an American homicide detective who became a Greek Police Captain after the death of his child. He is a man with good instincts and is a man who is determined to see things to their end. He does not blindly believe what he is told to believe & keeps at it if he feels that something is not right. He was teamed up with Lieutenant Ioli Cara, a young and ambitious woman, who has an extremely good record.
The story began on an interesting note & pulled me into its fast pace with just the right amount of twists & turns. Papacosta has his own demons to deal with after the loss of his only daughter. His character is a strong one & one cannot help but like him. Ioli on the other hand is young, clever, & ambitious with a love for good food. There is an air of freshness around her. She has a good sense of humor & is willing to work to get to the bottom of the case. She is a strong independent personality with a never-say-die spirit. I could relate to her & that made the story all the more interesting.
The plot progressed at a good speed & kept me guessing about “what would happen next” & “who was it?”. The two different threads of the story come together & explain a lot about the killer's psyche. While you feel sympathy for the boy it does not take away any of the horror at the crimes committed after he grew up. My favorite part would be after the killer is revealed. The scene was beautifully written. The boy’s story managed to raise the hair on my neck & the scenes are well written.
The story has a good pace & just when you think you know who it is, the story takes a new twist. It kept me on my toes & eager to know what happened next. & the few scenes explaining what happened to Papacosta’s daughter & his marriage add to the story & give an impression of sorrow & a hurt warrior to stands up again, finding the will to go on. The combination of strength and fragility gives a depth to his character.
I was glued to my kindle & couldn’t keep it down till I finished it. The suspense & the mystery were in just the right amounts to make the book an engaging read. Other than a few typos & a little grammatical error i had no issues with the book. I liked Ioli & felt a connection to her.
The ending was good but now I’m hooked. I want more. A good book that kept me guessing. Definitely worth reading.

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