Murder in Mykonos - Jeffrey Siger

 Murder in Mykonos - Jeffrey Siger

Release Date: November 18, 2025

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Athenian detective Andreas Kaldis has been removed from his position in that city and assigned as police chief on Mykonos. His new job takes an unexpected turn when the discovery of the remains of a female tourist leads to the gruesome finding of more bodies and the revelation that there has been a serial killer at work on the island. When another young woman tourist goes missing, the race is on to find her and save her from a tortuous death. There is no shortage of suspects, and the search is hampered by the political desire to keep news of a serial killer suppressed lest it affect the reputation of and thus business on the island.

Originally published in 2008, this is the first in a fourteen-book series featuring Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis. It is being re-released in November 2025.

This was a suspenseful and riveting read. The picturesque setting of the island of Mykonos almost felt like its own character. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the island’s topography and cultural history. I also liked  Chief Inspector, Kaldis, who was one of the few likable characters in the story. However, the corruption, some of the police tactics, and the treatment of females were off-putting, and the narrative was a bit too graphic for my taste.

Some have said that this series is for fans of Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri. I do enjoy both of these authors and their detectives, but I am not sure if this series is truly for me, although I am willing to try another one.

Thanks to @NetGalley and @SevernHouseImprint for the DRC.

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