The New York Times described Jeffrey Siger's novels as "thoughtful police procedurals set in picturesque but not untroubled Greek locales," 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." Mykonos After Midnight is the fifth novel in his Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis series, following up on his internationally best-selling Murder in Mykonos, Assassins of Athens, Prey on Patmos, and Target- Tinos. www.jeffreysiger.com
As always, Siger provides readers with an action-packed plot,
well-developed characters with lots of attitude, breathtaking Greek
scenery, and a perceptive take on the current political and
economic problems affecting Greece. International-crime fans need
to be reading this consistently strong series.--Barbara Bibel
"Booklist"
Brilliant and highly recommended.--Hannelore Cheney "NetGalley"
I thoroughly enjoyed Santorini Caesars which has a bit of
everything. The plot is Machiavellian which suits the political
background to the novel and has plenty of twists and turns.--
"Goodreads"
Near the start of Siger's talky eighth mystery featuring Chief
Insp. Andreas Kaldis (after 2015's Devil of Delphi), college
student Penelope Sigounas, a brigadier-general's daughter, is shot
and killed at an antigovernment demonstration in Athens. The
perpetrators wore black fatigues and balaclavas in the style of
police or military personnel, yet the manner of her shooting
suggests an execution-style killing. The case takes the
wisecracking Kaldis and his colleagues to the island of Santorini,
where an important meeting of career military officers known as
Caesars will be held. Kaldis and company conduct surveillance in a
tavern, where one of the dinner guests may have a connection to the
deceased. Siger uses this event and a second dinner as an
opportunity for his characters to discuss Greek democracy and to
criticize the government. Meanwhile, the possible assassination of
the Greek prime minister raises the stakes. The picturesque Greek
islands provide some welcome atmosphere.-- "Publishers Weekly"
Santorini Caesars by Jeffrey Siger is a must-read for anyone who
wants to understand the state that Greece is in today. While the
book is fiction, Siger must have done his homework very carefully
and has woven the facts of Greece's current problems into a
carefully crafted tale of intrigue, fraud, intimidation, military
dominance, rioting, and, yes, murder.--Mary Ann Smyth
"Bookloons"
Siger balances Kaldis' investigative responsibilities and family
responsibilities with the support of his wife and son. His team of
detectives work well together, displaying strong support for each
other and flashes of humor. It is a story that not only explores
the beauty of Santorini, but also touches on political unrest and
the economic problems of Greece. This series has become one of my
personal favorites and I look forward to visiting Greece once again
through the stories of Inspector Kaldis.-- "Goodreads"
Siger the Soothsayer has the uncanny knack of foreseeing chaos in
the beautiful country that is Greece and then writing about it in
such a way that readers see and hear and taste and feel that
turmoil. Jeffrey Siger's Inspector Kaldis books have always had a
profound sense of place, and if you're wondering, the Greeks
themselves love his books. Combine the author's talent for holding
up a mirror to a troubled, beautiful country to his plots that make
you feel as though you're getting the latest news before everyone
else and add an intelligent, funny, sexy cast, and what do you
have? Some marvelous reading, that's what.--Cathy Cole
"NetGalley"
The eighth case for Siger's police hero has a timely plot and a
handful of engaging back stories about its detective team.--
"Kirkus Reviews"
This is the first time I'm reading this author and the more I read,
the more I became involved in all that was happening on the pages
of this riveting story.--Dru Ann "Dru's Book Musings"
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