Deadline in Athens: An Inspector Costas Haritos Mystery

by Petros Markaris

Book Overview

When an Albanian husband and wife are found dead in their home, Inspector Costas Haritos, a veteran junta-trained homicide detective on the Athens police force, is called to what seems at first to be... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802142079
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Grove Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

a good story

This was my first book by Petros Markaris as I wanted to start from the beginning. Some readers have already suggested, and I will agree with them, that this book shows its age. However, I find this particular aspect a strength rather than a weakness. I must admit though that I read it in the original which might make a huge difference despite its simple and clear writing. There is also a very strong Greek context that is mostly of interest to Greek readers which is part of the joy of reading this book. The plot keeps you going and Haritos is a very real character. I am definitely going to buy more of Markaris' books.