An Aegean April
Published on 20. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-4483-1922-0 (ISBN)
Description
Hop on an (imaginary) plane and discover the Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis Mysteries--"thoughtful police procedurals set in picturesque but not untroubled Greek locales" (The New York Times), pairing intriguing characters and beautiful settings with twisty and cunning crimes.
"Siger is more than a master storyteller; he's a historian and diarist for modern Greece" NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS "International police procedural writing at its best" BOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW "Will appeal to fans of Donna Leon and Louise Penny" PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "International crime fans need to be reading this consistently strong series" BOOKLIST "Siger is a wonderful storyteller whose love of Greece is infectious" DEADLY PLEASURES MAGAZINE _______________________ Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis is in over his head when he takes on a seemingly simple case that hides bigger players with murderous motives . . . The beautiful Greek island of Lesvos sees its serenity turn into chaos as the world watches boatloads of refugees flee onto its shores from Turkey. And when Mihalis Volandes--the patriarch of a prominent shipping family, with a plan for shutting down the lucrative refugee trafficking pipeline--is struck down in his own garden with a sword, all eyes turn to Ali Sera, the refugee-turned-local aid worker who is found at the scene, splattered with the victim's blood. He's immediately arrested by the local police and the case closed--but his American NGO boss, Dana McLaughlin, isn't convinced. She asks Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis of Greece's Special Crimes Division to take over the investigation. Is Sera guilty or was he framed? Either way, Kaldis can't ignore a powerful motive for the murder. Soon a nail-biting ride begins, with Kaldis and his team laboring through island politics, deteriorating diplomatic relations, and the intrigues and brutality of a resourceful and ruthlessly villainous narcissist, who doesn't shy away from murder . . . With its gorgeous Greek locations, engaging characters, and fast-paced plotting, this critically acclaimed international crime series is an excellent pick for fans of DONNA LEON, LOUISE PENNY, MARTIN WALKER, and DAVID HEWSON. Find out why The New York Times named Jeffrey Siger as Greece's thriller novelist of record today! Praise for AN AEGEAN APRIL: "Fans of Adrian McKinty's Sean Duffy books and other police procedurals that handle violence and political issues with black humor will welcome this outstanding crime novel" Library Journal Starred Review "Vivid local color, agreeable central characters, and exciting action scenes make this a winner" Publishers Weekly "Brimming with suspense and a distinct sense of place" Kirkus Reviews "Siger has taken a political issue in Greece, mixed in a heavy dose of Greek culture and served up a delicious tale straight from the headlines that is almost as much travelogue as it is crime fiction" Caryn, 5* Goodreads review "Another homerun by author Jeffrey Siger!" Ssalve, 5* Goodreads review THE CHIEF INSPECTOR ANDREAS KALDIS MYSTERIES: 1. Murder in Mykonos2. Assassins of Athens
3. Prey on Patmos
4. Target: Tinos
5. Mykonos after Midnight
6. Sons of Sparta
7. Devil of Delphi
8. Santorini Caesars
9. An Aegean April
10. The Mykonos Mob
11. A Deadly Twist
12. One Last Chance
13. At Any Cost
14. Not Dead Yet
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Series
Edition
Main
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Joffe Books
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4483-1922-0 (9781448319220)
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Person
Jeffrey Siger is an American living on the Aegean Greek island of Mykonos. A former Wall Street lawyer, he gave up his career as a name partner in his own New York City law firm to write the international bestselling, award-recognized Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis series of mystery thrillers telling more than just a fast-paced story.
The New York Times described his novels as "thoughtful police procedurals set in picturesque but not untroubled Greek locales" and named him as Greece's thriller novelist of record. Athens Insider Magazine hails him as "a literary star," the Greek government selected him as the only American author writing novels serving as a guide to Greece, and Reader's Digest calls him "one of our new favorite authors." Jeffrey Siger has also served as Chair of the National Board of Bouchercon, America's largest mystery convention, and as Adjunct Professor of English at Washington & Jefferson College, teaching mystery writing.