Pol Koutsakis is a multifaceted author known for his novels, plays, and screenplays. His work often delves into crime narratives, as seen in his acclaimed "Trilogy of Crete," which earned him the National Book Award for Young Adult Literature in Greece. Koutsakis demonstrates a distinct ability to craft compelling crime series, with his "Stratos Gazis" novels captivating readers across the UK, USA, and Australia. Beyond prose, his dramatic works have achieved international recognition, with plays staged and published globally, highlighting his versatile storytelling talent.
Stratos is a walking contradiction: a hit man with a conscience, in this case charged with finding and killing the murderer of the adoptive father of Emma, a beautiful teenage magician who until recently was performing in the streets of Athens. The city, reeling from the economic crisis, provides the perfect backdrop to this dark thriller.
Stratos Gazis is a walking contradiction: He's a cold-blooded contract killer with a conscious. Normally this is not a problem. But in this case contradictions can lead to hesitation, and, in the world of the hired assassin, even the slightest hesitation can be lethal.