For me, this book was a slow start. I have not read any of the other books in the series and maybe not starting with this one might have helped me. I did love the author's picture that was painted of Naxos. I would love to visit someday. This was a slow mystery for me and I love mysteries so I was a bit disappointed in this one. But that being said there were a few good twists and turns in this book. *This book was given to me for free at my request from NetGalley and I provided this voluntary review.*

A Deadly Twist is the latest book in the Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis mystery series by bestselling mystery author Jeffrey Siger, set on the island of Naxos. The 11th case for Chief Inspector Kaldis is a compelling murder mystery in the sunshine noir genre that doubles wonderfully as escapist travel writing. A Deadly Twist brings Kaldis to Naxos to track down both a missing national crime reporter and the deputy he sent to find her.

Reporter Nikoletta Elia works the crime and corruption beat for Athen’s largest newspaper, and she’s not best pleased when her editor sends her to the island of Naxos to do a story on the conflict between the traditionalists who want to protect and preserve their home and the developers and islanders who want to take advantage of the lucrative tourist boom.
While having dinner one night, she is approached by a mysterious man who offers her the scoop of a lifetime. He tells her he is “the computer underground’s most successful hacker.” He names names and enumerates the businesses he’s ruined, the state secrets he’s stolen, the deaths made to appear accidental, at the behest of powerful clients with deep pockets. The reason he’s divulging his past deeds is that he’s tired of the business and wants to change his ways. He also wants to warn the world that there are many scoundrels still at work, and care should be taken.
She becomes an international celebrity when the story breaks, with media from all over the world wanting to interview her. There are also those who are not happy about her expose. She runs out of her hotel room in the middle of the night and disappears without a trace.
Her editor calls Andreas Kaldis, the head of Greece’s Special Crimes Unit, demanding that he pull out all the stops to find her. Kaldis sends his best detective to Naxos to work with the local police, and when the case turns deadly he joins the search.
The investigation uncovers a decades-long antiquities theft ring, reignites violent feuds amongst the islanders, and people willing to kill to protect their secrets.
The author brings the rich history and beautiful scenery of the island to life in vivid detail. The characters are three-dimensional and believable, and the plot full of clever twists and turns. Highly recommended.

Siger crafts an intriguing storyline that's deeply drenched in its Greek islands settings - the places, the people, the history, and modern life. A really enjoyable read in a great series.

A Deadly Twist
by Jeffrey Siger
Poisoned Pen Press
Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date 06 Apr 2021


I am reviewing a copy of A Deadly Twist through Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley:


There are some crimes that can’t be forgiven or atoned for.


When Athens based journalist Nikoletta Elia disappears while on assignment on the island of Naxos, her editor calls on Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis to investigate. Nicoletta had been sent to report on the conflict between preservationists and advocates for expanded tourism, when she was approached by a fan who takes credit for several suspicious deaths she'd reported on in the past. The assassin claims to have abandoned that life, and convinces the reporter to write about him and his murderous exploits for hire.




Kaldis sends his deputy, Yianni, to look into her disappearance when an unidentified body is found at the base of a cliff. They wonder who the mysterious corpse is, and they wonder where Nikoletta is. The leads turn into more dead bodies in this twisting tale of greed, corruption, and murder that puts Kaldis, his family, and members of his team in the path of a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to keep his secrets and crimes buried forever.



I give A Deadly Twist five out of five stars!



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Andreas Kaldis, chief of GADA’s Special Crimes Unit, likes being a cop, actually loves being a cop, mostly because of the camaraderie. His family and his gardening keeps him young, that and chasing bad guys. Siger intersperses the narrative with social events so readers get to know characters as people through their everyday activities with family and friends as well as through their professional duties.
“A Deadly Twist” finds Kaldis on Naxos to find a high profile reporter who is “missing” according to her editor. A controversial article about a mysterious Black Hat hacker put the reporter in danger, and a dead tourist and a missing reporter are not good for the island’s economy. Ancient culture plays a critical role in events on the island, and the Naxos harbor welcomes all with the massive marble Portara, the 2,500-year-old gateway. However, there is a war brewing among cultural preservationists, the tourism industry, and agricultural interests. Things proceed in a steady but casual pace with plenty of family events, social comradery and cultural references. However, as Kaldis and his team search for the reporter, they uncover something nefarious in the very roots of life on Naxos. The action intensifies and secrets from the past have current consequences for Naxos and its way of life. People do what they have to do to protect their friends.
“A Deadly Twist” balances a compelling police investigation with a celebration of life and culture on the island of Naxos. Kaldis strives for recognition of small victories amid an ever-losing battle with the dark side. There are as many twists as a pretzel right up to the very last line. I received a review copy of “A Deadly Twist” from Jeffrey Siger, Sourcebooks, and Poisoned Pen Press. I purchased my signed copy from Book Carnival, my local independent bookstore. It is a wonderful look at culture and family with mystery thrown in as a bonus. There is nothing like an Aegean sunset and a good book.

Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis has a mystery to solve. An investigative Journalist has gone missing .. after a man tells her he is an assassin and wants her to write his story.

Too good to pass up, she hurriedly agrees .. and then disappears. How ironic that a dead man is found at the bottom of a cliff next to her hotel.

Where is the reporter? Who is the dead man? Are they connected in any way .. or is this just a coincidence?

This well written mystery is full of suspense with characters that range from friendly to sinister. Fast-paced, full of action, and a few twists and turns all kept my eyes riveted to the pages. As a bonus, the story is set on the Aegean Cycladic Island of Naxos. The island offers up its history, its secrets, and lots of intrigue. The author's descriptions make me want to pack a bag and go. Although this is 11th in the series, it is easily read as a stand-alone.

Many thanks to the author / Poisoned Pen Press / Netgalley for the digital copy of this most suspenseful mystery. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

This is my first read of this series, in its eleventh book that features Greek Detective extraordinaire Andreas Kaldis. While the central characters were likable, I wasn't vested in them emotionally. Perhaps reading from the beginning of the series would enhance my reading experience. There wasn't much depth to the players and there are many. The history of Greece and the geography painted was a plus but the plot meandered along.

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This mystery is enhanced by the author’s descriptive skills as he really paints a picture of the scene of the crime, co to speak. The lead character is terrific and so credible. I was excited to learn this book is one of a series.

I fell in love with this series when I read "An Aegean April" and read other books always finding them gripping and highly entertaining.
This one is no exception: a tightly knitted and fast paced plot, great cast of realistic characters and an excellent background vivid and well researched.
I read this one as fast as I could and I was on the edge till the end.
An excellent addition to this series, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

I've been a fan of Jeffrey Siger's Andreas Kaldis mysteries from the very first book (Murder in Mykonos), and this eleventh book certainly does not disappoint. The author lives on Mykonos for part of the year, and I've learned more about that country through reading his books than I'd care to admit. Siger gives readers insight into the workings of not only the police but also of the Greek government and the country's nefarious underworld while always weaving a bit of Greek myth and history into each book.

Siger has also created a top-notch cast of characters headed by Kaldis, his wife, and the members of his team. After reading all eleven books, I feel as though these characters are good friends-- especially Maggie who's in charge of Kaldis's office. Maggie's more than capable of keeping everyone and everything in line, which makes me wonder if anyone's written anything about the women who rule some of our heroes' roosts (Maggie for Andreas Kaldis, Sheriff Virgil Dalton's Rosie, and Sheriff Walt Longmire's Ruby, for example).

The settings and characters are always what the doctor ordered in Siger's mysteries, but he knows how to write action scenes that a reader can get so wrapped up in that the pages won't turn fast enough. Then add to all that a mystery in A Deadly Twist that gets deeper the further Kaldis and his men investigate, and you've got a winner.

If you enjoy mysteries with an excellent sense of place, characters that can make you laugh and cry, mysteries that keep you guessing, and high octane action, pick up one of Jeffrey Siger's Andreas Kaldis mysteries. You can read A Deadly Twist as a standalone, but don't be surprised if you find yourself looking for the other books in the series.

Of all the eleven books he has written this one, I believe, was the author's best with so many changes of direction in the fast-paced, imaginative but very tightly plotted story that one just did not know what would happen next! Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis, the Greek Police's Special Crimes Division Head, is asked by an important newspaper publisher to investigate why an Athens journalist Nikoletta Elia appears to have disappeared whilst she was on the Greek Island of Naxos doing an assignment.

Nikoletta was sent there to report on the conflict between preservationists and advocates for expanded tourism. She was approached by a fan who takes credit for several suspicious deaths she’d reported in the past. The assassin claims to have abandoned that life and convinces the reporter to write about him and his murderous exploits for hire.

Kaldis sends his deputy, Yianni, to look into her disappearance when an unidentified body is found at the base of a cliff. Who is the mysterious corpse, but where is Nikoletta? Leads turn into more dead bodies in this twisting tale of greed, corruption, and murder that puts Kaldis, his family, and members of his team in the path of a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to keep dark secrets buried--forever.

The case is investigated checking out many different lines of enquiry before reaching the very surprising conclusion. There are many red herrings and twists and turns before the end of this story. This is the eleventh international police procedural that I've read by this very gifted American author.

Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis is an exciting but intriguing and well-drawn creation and we learn a little bit more about him from book to book. The books are all very gripping and whilst they are very evocative of the rustic tourist landscape of Greece, they are extremely readable examples of the best international police procedurals similar perhaps to those of Joseph Wambaugh or Donna Leon. I look forward eagerly to reading his next one. Extremely highly recommended.

Reporter Nikoletta Elia was sent to Naxos for a simple assignment on the conflict between farmers and those who want to push tourism. The story that she filed, however, was an interview with a hacker who used his skills to mask murders and destroy businesses. Shortly after filing her story she disappeared. Contacted by her editor, Andreas Kaldis, head of the Special Crimes Unit, sent Detective Yianni Kouros to Naxos to investigate.

Finding Nikoletta’s notebooks in her hotel room, Yianni, accompanied by a local officer, begins to track the people that she had interviewed. When they are purposely run off the road, Kaldis travels to Naxos to take over the investigation. He is accompanied by his wife Lila and his secretary Maggie. On Naxos he is also joined by Tasso, his friend and mentor, and Yianni’s girlfriend Toni, who has a unique ability to track people and objects. One of the reporter’s notebooks is missing, already sent to her publisher, and Kaldis believes that it is the one that may offer the key to finding Nikoletta.

On the day that Nokoletta disappeared, the body of a tourist was found close to her hotel. Kaldis finds a connection between the tourist and Nikoletta’s investigation and it is not long before other deaths occur that can also be tied to her activities. Someone with power is arranging these deaths. If they do find Nikoletta will they also be putting her in danger? Also hovering in the background is the mysterious hacker who seems to be steering Kaldis’ investigation. Kaldis is under pressure to find the reporter or it could be the end of his career but his group of friends offer insight and support when he needs it the most.

Jeffrey Siger takes you on a tour of Naxos that offers descriptions of Greek food and scenic views. It is a story that offers a look at the balance between an agrarian society and a need to develop tourism to help support the island. One of the attractions is its’ antiquities and illegal trafficking dating back to WWII plays a part in this story. Siger’s characters are welcoming and at times his dialogue is injected with humor. For anyone craving a satisfying mystery and a trip to Greece, I would definitely recommend A Deadly Twist. I would like to thank NetGalley and Poison Pen Press for providing this book for my review.

An intrepid reporter known for her crime stories is sent by her newspaper to a beautiful Greek Island setting to write something different. Although she hates the intrusion, she likes her paycheck and follows through on the assignment. An unexpected source decides to tell her a blockbuster tale and she writes it up as a lead article for the paper. Then she disappears. Is her mystery source the reason for the reporter’s disappearance or is something darker happening on this idyllic island? The mystery is good, the characters interesting and the setting is a wonderful one. I received my copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Jeffrey Siger continues to delight and intrigue readers with A Deadly Twist as part of his Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis series. This fast-paced mystery looks at corruption and unsanctioned development on the Cycladic Greek island of Naxos. Siger's touch when he deals with anything Greek is deft, knowledgeable, and affectionate; it's no wonder his books in translation have become extremely popular in Greece. Siger's clear knowledge of Greek politics, Greeks in general, and the geography and history of Greece is what make this series so compelling. The characters drive the action, and the clever plot is full of surprises. For those readers who want to learn more about Greece and those for whom this is an introduction, Siger provides an incredible travelogue and commentary that only an old hand can so delightfully and incisively render.

Naxos is such a lovely setting for a series of unlovely crimes including murder. The maps at the front of the book are a great idea (I love maps!). Nikoletta Elia, a journalist from Athens, is on assignment on the island of Naxos and is approached by a stranger who knows who she is. Turns out he is an assassin who has startling first-hand information on her past stories. When she goes missing, those who know where she is are alarmed and Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis investigates. But the story goes much deeper than her disappearance...stories of all sorts of corruption are uncovered. And then a body is discovered...

Detective Yianni Kouros, a friend and ex-colleague of Andreas, joins in the investigation. Meanwhile, we catch glimpses into local life on the island including incredible descriptions of food, architecture and topography. An island escape right now would be wonderful! We are also privy to several relationships including those of the investigators which adds a personal element. Are the seemingly innocent locals truly innocent?

Mystery and thriller fans should definitely explore this series. The twists and turns are great fun. The mix of ancient and modern is fascinating. They are juxtaposed yet...fit.

My sincere thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this enthralling eARC.

Special thank you to NetGalley and Jeffrey Siger for providing a digital review copy in exchange for honest feedback.

Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis is called to the Greek island of Naxos with the vague information of a reporter gone missing. Nikoletta Elia is the reporter at the center of the investigation; she was sent to Naxos to chronicle the growing conflict between Naxos locals and the emerging tourism industry. When Nikoletta stumbles upon a man who claims to be a for-hire hitman, her journalism turns to uncovering deeper Naxos secrets. On their quest to find the reporter, a vicious web of deceit and underground corruption unfolds.

While this is the eleventh book in the “Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis” mysteries, I read it as a stand-alone novel. I may have missed out on some character development from the first novels in the series, because I felt this novel’s character development was lacking. I wish I had resonated more with any of the characters; they seemed shallow to me and I wasn’t interested by, invested in, or concerned for any of them. Because of the lack of character development, I wasn’t as interested in their journey to find Nikoletta and uncover the island’s secrets.

Overall, this book was interesting and thought provoking. If you’re a fan of the Chief Inspetor Andreas Kaldis mysteries, then I recommend it. As its own novel, I personally felt it lacked the elements to keep me engrossed and craving to read more.

This was an interesting mystery-thriller with a beautiful Greek island setting. Lots of turns and dips! I will also say an intelligent read. This is the second book that I have read by this author and I was not disappointed!

I wasn’t aware that this is book #11 in series when I picked it up, so it’s a relief that this can be read as a standalone novel.

I thought the location for the story was interesting and unique, but this definitely feels like the kind of slow, methodical mystery/thriller that my dad would read. That’s not to say this isn’t good, it just has an outdated feel to the narrative that I couldn’t quite connect with.

So while not as deadly or twisty as I would have liked, I have no doubt fans of the genre will enjoy this.