This series plunges readers into the gritty, crime-ridden underworld of the Balkans, exploring complex narratives steeped in regional history and sociopolitical turmoil. Each installment weaves together compelling characters navigating treacherous landscapes marked by corruption, unresolved conflicts, and deep-seated secrets. The mysteries often serve as a lens through which to examine the lingering effects of past traumas and the struggle for justice in a fractured land. Expect a brooding atmosphere, morally ambiguous protagonists, and plots that are as intricate as they are suspenseful.
One man's search for his true identity through an investigation of his parent's past which leads him to discover truths about the former Yugoslav secret services. Through his own unique and now recognizable style, Nikolaidis takes us into a world of criminal intrigue and a dissection of our humble human existence. Powerful, rich in philosophy.
Božji gnjev Josipa Mlakića roman je o zločinu u ratu i pravdi koja mora biti zadovoljena.Devet boraca u hrvatskim postrojbama u ratu u Bosni i Hercegovini poginulo je u tajnoj akciji koju nitko nije odobrio. Kod svakoga je pronađena veća količina novca, a zašto su ušli duboko u teritorij koji kontroliraju bošnjačke snage, nikome nije jasno. Ilija, brat jednoga od sudionika akcije, također vojnik, mora saznati zašto je i kako došlo do tragičnih smrti. Pronalazeći nove, razorne dokaze, pri čemu riskira vlastiti život, Ilija saznaje tajne koje nije trebao saznati te tko i zašto stoji iza sulude akcije u koju su upletene i tajne službe, ali i nepoznati glavešine iz Zagreba.Božji gnjev roman je u kojem se isprepleću ratna drama, kriminalistička priča, potraga za istinom i traženje pravde. Josip Mlakić u svom romanu savršeno opisuje atmosferu straha i rata i potrebu da se zadovolji pravda, a nju može osigurati samo pojedinac koji se poput starozavjetnog proroka mora suočiti sa svojim i tuđim grijesima.Seid Serdarević