The fifth case for DI Michalis Charisteas
It is July on Crete, and the period of long, warm nights is underway. Early in the morning, Michalis Charisteas is summoned to a crime scene in the extreme northwest of the island, at the Balos Lagoon. This divinely beautiful lagoon lies on the tip of the uninhabited peninsula of Gramvousa. On account of its flat, turquoise water and long, fine sandy beach, it is very popular with tourists.
At this idyllic location, a motor yacht hurtled against the rocks overnight. Three people were killed. The head of the Kissamos police suspects a tragic accident, presumably under the influence of alcohol. But the son of the owner of the boat, whose fiancé was also killed, believes it was a premeditated murder attempt.
During their investigations, Michalis and his colleague Koronaios stumble upon a web of revenge and helpless despair, and for the first time, Michalis is forced to use his service weapon.
