Pol Koutsakis is a multifaceted author recognized for his novels, plays, and screenplays. His narratives frequently explore crime, notably in his acclaimed "Trilogy of Crete," which garnered him the National Book Award for Young Adult Literature in Greece. Koutsakis possesses a distinct skill for crafting compelling crime series, with his "Stratos Gazis" novels engaging readers internationally. His dramatic works have also achieved global recognition, with plays staged and published worldwide, showcasing his versatile storytelling prowess.
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.