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The Athenian Murders

José Carlos Somoza

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The Athenian Murders

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Historical whodunit woven with philosophical enigmas.

If you're drawn to mysteries that offer more than just a whodunit, "The Athenian Murders" by Jose Carlos Somoza could be a real treat. It's not just a gripping tale set in ancient Greece, but it challenges the reader with puzzles that are entwined with philosophy. Perfect for those who like their crime-solving with a side of intellectual intrigue.

  • CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award Nominee (2002)
  • Independent Foreign Fiction Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2003)
  • The Macallan Gold Dagger for Fiction (2002)
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The Athenian Murders

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ISBN: 9780349116181
Publisher: Abacus
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Mystery, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 2334 readers)

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In ancient Athens, one of the pupils of Plato's Academy is found dead. His idealistic teacher Diagoras is convinced the pupil's death is not as accidental as it appears, and asks the famous Heracles Pontor, the "Decipherer of Enigmas," to investigate. As the death toll rises, the two men find themselves drawn into the dangerous underworld of the Athenian aristocracy, risking their own lives to solve the riddle of these young men's deaths. Simultaneously, a second plot unfolds: that of the modern-day translator of the ancient text, who, as he proceeds with his work, becomes convinced that the original author has hidden a second meaning in the text, one that can be interpreted through certain repeated words and images. As the story advances, however, the translator is alarmed to discover references to himself, which seem to address him personally in an increasingly menacing fashion.
 

Historical whodunit woven with philosophical enigmas.

If you're drawn to mysteries that offer more than just a whodunit, "The Athenian Murders" by Jose Carlos Somoza could be a real treat. It's not just a gripping tale set in ancient Greece, but it challenges the reader with puzzles that are entwined with philosophy. Perfect for those who like their crime-solving with a side of intellectual intrigue.

  • CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award Nominee (2002)
  • Independent Foreign Fiction Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2003)
  • The Macallan Gold Dagger for Fiction (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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