Sons of Sparta (Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis Mysteries, 6) - Softcover

Siger, Jeffrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1464203164 ISBN 13: 9781464203169

Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press, 2014

Synopsis

"Siger paints travelogue-worthy pictures of a breathtakingly beautiful―if politically corrupt―Greece." ―Publishers Weekly STARRED review

Did the warriors of ancient Sparta simply vanish without a trace along with their city, or did they find sanctuary at the tip of the mountainous Peloponnese? That stark, unforgiving region's roots today run deep with a history of pirates, highwaymen, and neighbors ferociously repelling any foreigner foolishly bent on occupying this part of Greece. Less well-recorded are the Mani's families' strict code of honor and their history of endless vendettas with neighbors and with their own relatives. No wonder their farms look like fortresses.

When Special Crimes Division Detective Yiannis Kouros is summoned from Athens to the Mani by his uncle, Kouros fears his loyalty to his boss, Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis, is about be to be tested by family pressure on the detective to act in some new vendetta, for this uncle once headed the Mani's most significant criminal enterprise. Instead, Kouros learns the family is about to become rich through the sale of its property―until the uncle is killed, and thus the deal. Acting swiftly to head off a new cycle of violence, Kouros satisfactorily solves the murder. Or so it seems until, back in Athens, Kaldis' probe into deeply entrenched government corruption leads straight back to the Mani. Both cops now confront a host of unexpected twists, unanticipated players, unanswered questions―and people yet to die.

About this title

About the Author

Jeffrey Siger was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practiced law at a major Wall Street law firm, and later established his own New York City law firm where he continued as one of its name partners until giving it all up to write full-time among the people, life, and politics of his beloved Mykonos. The Mykonos Mob is the tenth novel in his internationally best-selling and award nominated Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis series, following up on An Aegean April, Santorini Caesars, Devil in Delphi, Sons of Sparta, Mykonos After Midnight, Target: Tinos, Prey on Patmos, Assassins of Athens, and Murder in Mykonos.

The New York Times described Jeffrey Siger's novels as "thoughtful police procedurals set in picturesque but not untroubled Greek locales," and named him as Greece's thriller writer of record. The Greek Press called his work "prophetic," Eurocrime described him as a "very gifted American author...on a par with other American authors such as Joseph Wambaugh or Ed McBain," and the City of San Francisco awarded him its 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." He now lives in Greece.

Review

"Siger's perfectly plotted sixth mystery set in Greece (after 2013's Mykonos After Midnight)...paints travelogue-worthy pictures of a breathtakingly beautiful--if politically corrupt--Greece."  Publishers Weekly, Starred Review.

"a lively, gritty plot, an abundance of local color and two righteous heroes."--Kirkus Reviews

"Surprisingly funny, Sons of Sparta is a raunchy romp that will leave readers chuckling at the antics of two irreverent detectives...Larger-than-life characters, an intriguing setting and plenty of twists make Sons of Sparta an irresistible mystery."--Shelf Awareness

Jeffrey Siger's books are a feast for the mind and the senses: an intriguing mystery to solve, one of the best teams of detectives in all of crime fiction, and a wonderful setting all skillfully blended with action, humor, and a touch of steamy sex.  I know that I'm preaching to the choir with many, but as for those of you who have yet to read a mystery by Jeffrey Siger...what are you waiting for?"--Kittling: Books

Edition details

• Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1464203164
• ISBN 13: 9781464203169
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256