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Deadline in Athens: An Inspector Costas Haritos Mystery,Used
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When an Albanian husband and wife are found dead in their home, Inspector Costas Haritos, a veteran juntatrained homicide detective on the Athens police force, is called to what seems at first to be an openandshut case. For the Greek police, two dead Albanians are hardly a matter of concern. But when Albania's celebrity television news reporter Janna Karayoryi insists that the case was closed too early, Haritos becomes unnerved. He doesn't exactly like the ambitious young journalist, but could she be right in thinking the murder has something to do with babies?Before Haritos can find out, Janna is suddenly murdered, moments before she is to go on the air with a startling newsbreak. Did her mysterious report have something to do with the murdered Albanians? Who wanted her silenced, and why? Caught between a bumbling junior officer and higherups all too easily influenced by news executives determined to protect their own, Costas Haritos sets out to get to the bottom of the matterand ends up neck deep in a dark form of capitalism that has emerged in Albania after the dictatorship.
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- Q: What is the main plot of 'Deadline in Athens'? A: 'Deadline in Athens' follows Inspector Costas Haritos as he investigates the mysterious murders of an Albanian couple, which initially seem like an open-and-shut case. However, as he delves deeper, he finds connections to a murdered journalist and a darker form of capitalism in Albania.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Deadline in Athens: An Inspector Costas Haritos Mystery' is Petros Markaris.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'Deadline in Athens' is categorized under Genre Fiction, specifically within the mystery and detective genre.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'Deadline in Athens' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Deadline in Athens' published? A: 'Deadline in Athens' was published on June 30, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers who enjoy detective stories? A: Yes, 'Deadline in Athens' is ideal for readers who enjoy detective stories, particularly those with intricate plots and social commentary.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the First Trade Paper edition of 'Deadline in Athens'.
- Q: Are there any notable themes explored in the book? A: 'Deadline in Athens' explores themes of crime, media influence, and the socio-political landscape of post-dictatorship Albania.