Target Tinos: Library Edition (Chief Inspector Kaldis)

Siger, Jeffrey

ISBN 10: 1455154458 ISBN 13: 9781455154456

Publisher: Blackstone Pub, 2012

Synopsis

Andreas Kaldis's investigation into the murder of two gypsies on the Aegean island of Tinos leads him to more bodies, a secret society, and questions about the growing number of non-Greeks and gypsies flocking to the island.

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Review

"A fast paced thriller where the reality of modern Greece is jarred even further sideways by warring gypsy clans, a national outrage and a veteran detective told to just 'make it go away'. Andreas Kaldis is back to ruffle feathers, catch some killers and, maybe, have the happiest day of his life." --Cara Black, Author of the Aimee Leduc Investigations

"Thrilling, thought-provoking, and impossible to put down, Jeffrey Siger's "Target: Tinos " takes readers into the heart of modern Greece, and also into the profound mysteries of the relationship between the Greece of today and its incomparable past. Greece has been chronicled for centuries by fine writers, and Jeffrey Siger fits right into the tradition." --Timothy Hallinan, Author of the Poke Rafferty Thrillers

"Nobody writes Greece better than Jeffrey Siger." --Leighton Gage, Author of the Chief Inspector Mario Silva Investigations

"A likable, compassionate lead; appealing Greek atmosphere; and a well-crafted plot help make this a winner." --"Publshers Weekly", starred review

"Target: Tinos is another of Jeffrey Siger's thoughtful police procedurals set in picturesque but not untroubled Greek locales." --"The New York Times "

"Siger's latest Inspector Kaldis Mystery throbs with the pulse of Greek culture...Make sure to suggest this engaging series to fans of Leighton Gage's Mario Silva series." --"Booklist"

"A crisp style with a complex portrait of contemporary Greece to bolster another solid whodunit."--Kirkus Reviews

"An interesting and highly entertaining police procedural for those who wish to read their way around the globe..."--"Library Journal"

"A fast paced thriller where the reality of modern Greece is jarred even further sideways by warring gypsy clans, a national outrage and a veteran detective told to just 'make it go away'. Andreas Kaldis is back to ruffle feathers, catch some killers and, maybe, have the happiest day of his life." --Cara Black, Author of the Aimee Leduc Investigations

"Thrilling, thought-provoking, and impossible to put down, Jeffrey Siger's "Target: Tinos " takes readers into the heart of modern Greece, and also into the profound mysteries of the relationship between the Greece of today and its incomparable past. Greece has been chronicled for centuries by fine writers, and Jeffrey Siger fits right into the tradition." --Timothy Hallinan, Author of the Poke Rafferty Thrillers

"Nobody writes Greece better than Jeffrey Siger." --Leighton Gage, Author of the Chief Inspector Mario Silva Investigations

"Target: Tinos is another of Jeffrey Siger's thoughtful police procedurals set in picturesque but not untroubled Greek locales." --"The New York Times "
"Mr. Siger is one of those rare writers whose finger is always on the pulse of modern day upheavals. He is never afraid to tackle and expose uncomfortable subjects--subjects most writers avoid...An authoritative and compelling voice, Mr. Siger is a master storyteller." --"New York Journal Review of Books"
"The author's best with so many changes of direction in the fast-paced, imaginative but very tightly plotted story that one did not know what would happen next...very gifted American author...the books are all...the best international police procedurals similar perhaps to those of Donna Leon...Highly recommended." --Eurocrime"A likable, compassionate lead; appealing Greek atmosphere; and a well-crafted plot help make this a winner." --"Publshers Weekly," starred review
"Siger's latest Inspector Kaldis Mystery throbs with the pulse of Greek culture...Make sure to suggest this engaging series to fans of Leighton Gage's Mario Silva series." --"Booklist"
"A crisp style with a complex portrait of contemporary Greece to bolster another solid whodunit."--Kirkus Reviews
"An interesting and highly entertaining police procedural for those who wish to read their way around the globe..."--"Library Journal"

"A fast paced thriller where the reality of modern Greece is jarred even further sideways by warring gypsy clans, a national outrage and a veteran detective told to just 'make it go away'. Andreas Kaldis is back to ruffle feathers, catch some killers and, maybe, have the happiest day of his life." --Cara Black, Author of the Aimee Leduc Investigations

"Thrilling, thought-provoking, and impossible to put down, Jeffrey Siger's "Target: Tinos " takes readers into the heart of modern Greece, and also into the profound mysteries of the relationship between the Greece of today and its incomparable past. Greece has been chronicled for centuries by fine writers, and Jeffrey Siger fits right into the tradition." --Timothy Hallinan, Author of the Poke Rafferty Thrillers

"Nobody writes Greece better than Jeffrey Siger." --Leighton Gage, Author of the Chief Inspector Mario Silva Investigations

Target: Tinos is another of Jeffrey Siger s thoughtful police procedurals set in picturesque but not untroubled Greek locales. "The New York Times "
"Mr. Siger is one of those rare writers whose finger is always on the pulse of modern day upheavals. He is never afraid to tackle and expose uncomfortable subjects subjects most writers avoid...An authoritative and compelling voice, Mr. Siger is a master storyteller." "New York Journal Review of Books"
"The author's best with so many changes of direction in the fast-paced, imaginative but very tightly plotted story that one did not know what would happen next...very gifted American author the books are all...the best international police procedurals similar perhaps to those of Donna Leon Highly recommended." Eurocrime"A likable, compassionate lead; appealing Greek atmosphere; and a well-crafted plot help make this a winner." "Publshers Weekly," starred review
"Siger s latest Inspector Kaldis Mystery throbs with the pulse of Greek culture...Make sure to suggest this engaging series to fans of Leighton Gage s Mario Silva series." "Booklist"
A crisp style with a complex portrait of contemporary Greece to bolster another solid whodunit. Kirkus Reviews
"An interesting and highly entertaining police procedural for those who wish to read their way around the globe..." "Library Journal"

"A fast paced thriller where the reality of modern Greece is jarred even further sideways by warring gypsy clans, a national outrage and a veteran detective told to just 'make it go away'. Andreas Kaldis is back to ruffle feathers, catch some killers and, maybe, have the happiest day of his life." Cara Black, Author of the Aimee Leduc Investigations

"Thrilling, thought-provoking, and impossible to put down, Jeffrey Siger's "Target: Tinos" takes readers into the heart of modern Greece, and also into the profound mysteries of the relationship between the Greece of today and its incomparable past. Greece has been chronicled for centuries by fine writers, and Jeffrey Siger fits right into the tradition." Timothy Hallinan, Author of the Poke Rafferty Thrillers

"Nobody writes Greece better than Jeffrey Siger." Leighton Gage, Author of the Chief Inspector Mario Silva Investigations

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"Target: Tinos is another of Jeffrey Siger's thoughtful police procedurals set in picturesque but not untroubled Greek locales." --The New York Times

"Mr. Siger is one of those rare writers whose finger is always on the pulse of modern day upheavals. He is never afraid to tackle and expose uncomfortable subjects--subjects most writers avoid...An authoritative and compelling voice, Mr. Siger is a master storyteller." --New York Journal Review of Books

"The author's best with so many changes of direction in the fast-paced, imaginative but very tightly plotted story that one did not know what would happen next...very gifted American author...the books are all...the best international police procedurals similar perhaps to those of Donna Leon...Highly recommended." --Eurocrime"A likable, compassionate lead; appealing Greek atmosphere; and a well-crafted plot help make this a winner." --Publshers Weekly, starred review

"Siger's latest Inspector Kaldis Mystery throbs with the pulse of Greek culture...Make sure to suggest this engaging series to fans of Leighton Gage's Mario Silva series." --Booklist

"A crisp style with a complex portrait of contemporary Greece to bolster another solid whodunit."--Kirkus Reviews

"An interesting and highly entertaining police procedural for those who wish to read their way around the globe..."--Library Journal

"A fast paced thriller where the reality of modern Greece is jarred even further sideways by warring gypsy clans, a national outrage and a veteran detective told to just 'make it go away'. Andreas Kaldis is back to ruffle feathers, catch some killers and, maybe, have the happiest day of his life." --Cara Black, Author of the Aimee Leduc Investigations

"Thrilling, thought-provoking, and impossible to put down, Jeffrey Siger's Target: Tinos takes readers into the heart of modern Greece, and also into the profound mysteries of the relationship between the Greece of today and its incomparable past. Greece has been chronicled for centuries by fine writers, and Jeffrey Siger fits right into the tradition." --Timothy Hallinan, Author of the Poke Rafferty Thrillers

"Nobody writes Greece better than Jeffrey Siger." --Leighton Gage, Author of the Chief Inspector Mario Silva Investigations

About the Author

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." An Aegean April is the ninth novel in his Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis series, following up on his internationally best-selling Murder in Mykonos, Assassins of Athens, Prey on Patmos, Target: Tinos, Mykonos After Midnight, Sons of Sparta, Devil of Delphi, Santorini Caesars, and An Aegean April. www.jeffreysiger.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Blackstone Pub
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1455154458
• ISBN 13: 9781455154456
• Binding: Audio CD