Prey on Patmos

Jeffrey Siger
Poisoned Pen Press (2011)
ISBN 9781590587683
Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (11/10)

 

Jeffrey Siger and Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis of Greece’s Twenty-First Century Special Crimes Division are at it again.  Third book in the series, “Prey on Patmos” gives the reader another adventurous trek in Greece, this time in the Aegean island of Patmos and a short drop into the island of Mykonos.

Church scandals, international intrigue, political concerns, and religious philosophy give the basis for an interesting look into the scenes of a monastic community.  Mix that with a touch of romance and you’ve got a page-turner from the beginning to the end.

I did find Kaldis’ character change slightly from the previous books and it could be due to his settling in with Lila, one of Greece’s most popular and wealthy women.  And, it could be that her pregnancy and his about to become a father made him mellower.  For me, this is a good change.

Personally I was disappointed in the ending; it was predicted and didn’t have a cliff-hanger I was hoping it would have.  Maybe that’s because “Prey on Patmos” is the last of the series.  If it is, I’m also disappointed in that.  I’d like to see a continuation of the Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis series. 

Siger’s writing is superb; his character development puts you in touch with each one in a up close and personal way.  The storyline has many twists and turns, taking the reader on a roller-coaster ride with many times suspecting the wrong “who dun-it” character.  I’m a fan of this series and highly recommend it.  I don’t believe that the previous books have to be read to get full enjoyment of “Prey on Patmos.”  However, I do encourage reading the first in the series “Murder in Mykonos” and the second “Assassins of Athens.” You wouldn't be sorry, and I know you will be wanting more in this series once you are through all three books.

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