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Αιγαίο ώρα Μηδέν, The First Blood

Author: Miltos Antoniadis

July 26, 2029, dawn. The fleets of Greece and Turkey are once again face-to-face in the Aegean, this time sparked by Turkey's drilling just a breath away from Rhodes. Direct communication between...

July 26, 2029, dawn. The fleets of Greece and Turkey are once again face-to-face in the Aegean, this time sparked by Turkey's drilling just a breath away from Rhodes. Direct communication between Athens and Ankara has collapsed for days, while foreign powers, as usual, urge restraint. However, this time, an “accident” changes everything. The explosive...

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July 26, 2029, dawn. The fleets of Greece and Turkey are once again face-to-face in the Aegean, this time sparked by Turkey's drilling just a breath away from Rhodes. Direct communication between Athens and Ankara has collapsed for days, while foreign powers, as usual, urge restraint. However, this time, an “accident” changes everything. The explosive developments that follow test the determination of the political leadership and the readiness of the Armed Forces.

Through the perspective of heroes in diplomatic and military councils, in the cockpits of fighter jets, on the bridges of warships, and in the trenches of border islands, the shocking plot of the first book in the trilogy Aegean Zero Hour captivates the reader, without avoiding difficult questions and without promising easy answers.

— They said about the book: "Breath-taking is the masterful narration of a hypothetical Greco-Turkish war by Miltos Antoniadis in 'Aegean Zero Hour'. A thrilling book whose script surpasses the power of battle descriptions and the best war correspondent. The author's special knowledge and his obviously extensive research lend such pulse and strength to every line, every page, every chapter, that its realism captivates even the most skeptical reader. At the same time, it offers extremely useful conclusions about the dynamics developed in centers of political and military decisions in wartime situations. A scenario I hope we never experience, but a book that must definitely be read." Nikolaos Vafiadis, Journalist – War Correspondent

“Focusing on a military conflict between Greece and Turkey that begins in Evros and culminates in the southeastern Aegean, the author unfolds a direct, dramatic narrative of cinematic breath, unexpectedly realistic and disturbingly timely in the shadow of current events.” Ilias Magklinis, newspaper Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ

“Exciting, unpredictable, informed. Greece has its own Tom Clancy!”. Dimitrios Kavoulakos, Rear Admiral (ret.) HN

“Remarkable in detail and analysis of a wartime scenario, with particularly dramatic fiction.” Flight and Space

Features

  • Genre: War adventure / Geopolitical thriller.
  • Atmosphere: The atmosphere is filled with tension and suspense, as the plot places you at the center of an impending military conflict.

In the book you will meet

  • The escalation of tension between Greece and Turkey in the Aegean.
  • The battle of a small group of soldiers against a great threat.
  • A war of strategy and nerves set against realistic geopolitical scenarios.

Why We Loved It

  • Because its plot is direct and puts you right in the heart of the action.

  • Because it is based on real war scenarios, making the story suspenseful and relevant.

  • The narration promises a fast-paced, breathtaking rhythm until the very last page.

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Author
Miltos Antoniadis
Publisher
Ekdoseis Memento
Type
Prose
Subtitle
The First Blood
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
448
Release Date
11/2022
Publication Date
2022
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9786188468399

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  • This review is about the book: Dark Sky

    A book that captivates you from the very first pages. You need to have read the first part of the story (The First Blood). It combines realism, intensity, and suspense in an exceptionally well-written way. The plot is fascinating and keeps your interest undiminished. The information provided shows that the author has conducted in-depth research, which adds credibility to the story. I highly recommend it.

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  • Nick Bitounis
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    I am curious to see the end of the story. Nevertheless, I would like to know before I get the book that I will have to read the third one as well.

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  • alimos2009
    5
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    Amazing book, I can't wait to read the next one. It shows how multidimensional a war is, and at the same time with his writing, it makes it very immediate to the reader

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  • Babis_Fougias
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    This review is about the book: Dark Sky

    I read it in one day…..Realistic, gripping, the author has done excellent research (I can attest to this due to my own professional experience). There are not many books I have read (and I have read a lot) that I was eager to finish……

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    Less action than the first one and at some points a bit tiring. However, it is worth engaging with it both for the plot and the writing style.

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  • Dimitris_Tsoulas
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    Interesting.... Very realistic... The author is knowledgeable about defense issues, weapon systems, and Greek-Turkish relations

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  • Sokratis K
    5
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    This review is about the book: Dark Sky

    Excellent book, worthy successor of the previous title. More pages, a very nice plot that keeps you in suspense. Hopefully the author will continue in more books beyond the trilogy.

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    It kept my interest until the end. I don't know how realistic it is, but it puts you in several roles during a war.

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  • Xristos.T
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Very good book, if you like the geopolitical-military issues of our country you will find it very interesting.
    It loses a bit of realism in some parts (especially with the Exocet missiles in Lemnos) but it doesn't matter.
    10/10

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  • Very good book, keeps you in suspense throughout. I am already looking forward to the next book in the trilogy, hoping that the author continues with even more titles.

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  • THodoris_Isaakidis
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    Very good book, I would say excellent, and what it narrates is not at all unlikely to actually happen. It's worth its money

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  • Leonidas Tsonakas
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    Exciting book that originated from a series of articles by the same author in the magazine PTISI. It includes a quite plausible scenario of war between Greece and Turkey during a 24-hour period. The narration is technically believable as the author is knowledgeable about the subject. It is highly recommended and should be read by everyone

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  • This review is about the book: Dark Sky

    Well-written and easy to read.

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    This review is about the book: Dark Sky

    Very nice book and the 3rd in the series, [spoiler: it leaves you waiting until the 4th comes out]

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  • Amazing book, it captivated me!!

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    I didn't regret it at all, I will get the other ones from the series as well.

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  • Excellent, recommended

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  • Very good book.. The author seems knowledgeable about the subject! I read it in one day!

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    Excellent, I hope the series continues.

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  • Breathlessly .. I hope you don't have relatives serving when you read this!

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  • A book that keeps you constantly in suspense and you can't stop reading it.

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  • Stunning!!

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  • This review is about the book: Dark Sky

    Very nice book, it keeps you engaged until the end. I am looking forward to the next volume!

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  • A book that captivates you from the very first pages. You need to have read the first part of the story (The First Blood). It combines realism, intensity, and suspense in an exceptionally well-written way. The plot is fascinating and keeps your interest undiminished. The information provided shows that the author has conducted in-depth research, which adds credibility to the story. I highly recommend it.

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  • I am curious to see the end of the story. Nevertheless, I would like to know before I get the book that I will have to read the third one as well.

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  • Amazing book, I can't wait to read the next one. It shows how multidimensional a war is, and at the same time with his writing, it makes it very immediate to the reader

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  • I read it in one day…..Realistic, gripping, the author has done excellent research (I can attest to this due to my own professional experience). There are not many books I have read (and I have read a lot) that I was eager to finish……

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  • Less action than the first one and at some points a bit tiring. However, it is worth engaging with it both for the plot and the writing style.

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July 26, 2029, dawn. The fleets of Greece and Turkey are once again face-to-face in the Aegean, this time sparked by Turkey's drilling just a breath away from Rhodes. Direct communication between Athens and Ankara has collapsed for days, while foreign powers, as usual, urge restraint. However, this time, an “accident” changes everything. The explosive developments that follow test the determination of the political leadership and the readiness of the Armed Forces.

Through the perspective of heroes in diplomatic and military councils, in the cockpits of fighter jets, on the bridges of warships, and in the trenches of border islands, the shocking plot of the first book in the trilogy Aegean Zero Hour captivates the reader, without avoiding difficult questions and without promising easy answers.

— They said about the book: "Breath-taking is the masterful narration of a hypothetical Greco-Turkish war by Miltos Antoniadis in 'Aegean Zero Hour'. A thrilling book whose script surpasses the power of battle descriptions and the best war correspondent. The author's special knowledge and his obviously extensive research lend such pulse and strength to every line, every page, every chapter, that its realism captivates even the most skeptical reader. At the same time, it offers extremely useful conclusions about the dynamics developed in centers of political and military decisions in wartime situations. A scenario I hope we never experience, but a book that must definitely be read." Nikolaos Vafiadis, Journalist – War Correspondent

“Focusing on a military conflict between Greece and Turkey that begins in Evros and culminates in the southeastern Aegean, the author unfolds a direct, dramatic narrative of cinematic breath, unexpectedly realistic and disturbingly timely in the shadow of current events.” Ilias Magklinis, newspaper Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ

“Exciting, unpredictable, informed. Greece has its own Tom Clancy!”. Dimitrios Kavoulakos, Rear Admiral (ret.) HN

“Remarkable in detail and analysis of a wartime scenario, with particularly dramatic fiction.” Flight and Space

Features

  • Genre: War adventure / Geopolitical thriller.
  • Atmosphere: The atmosphere is filled with tension and suspense, as the plot places you at the center of an impending military conflict.

In the book you will meet

  • The escalation of tension between Greece and Turkey in the Aegean.
  • The battle of a small group of soldiers against a great threat.
  • A war of strategy and nerves set against realistic geopolitical scenarios.

Why We Loved It

  • Because its plot is direct and puts you right in the heart of the action.

  • Because it is based on real war scenarios, making the story suspenseful and relevant.

  • The narration promises a fast-paced, breathtaking rhythm until the very last page.

Manufacturer

Author
Miltos Antoniadis
Publisher
Ekdoseis Memento
Type
Prose
Subtitle
The First Blood
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
448
Release Date
11/2022
Publication Date
2022
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9786188468399

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • This review is about the book: Dark Sky

    A book that captivates you from the very first pages. You need to have read the first part of the story (The First Blood). It combines realism, intensity, and suspense in an exceptionally well-written way. The plot is fascinating and keeps your interest undiminished. The information provided shows that the author has conducted in-depth research, which adds credibility to the story. I highly recommend it.

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  • Nick Bitounis
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    This review is about the book: Dark Sky

    I am curious to see the end of the story. Nevertheless, I would like to know before I get the book that I will have to read the third one as well.

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  • alimos2009
    5
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Amazing book, I can't wait to read the next one. It shows how multidimensional a war is, and at the same time with his writing, it makes it very immediate to the reader

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  • Babis_Fougias
    5
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    This review is about the book: Dark Sky

    I read it in one day…..Realistic, gripping, the author has done excellent research (I can attest to this due to my own professional experience). There are not many books I have read (and I have read a lot) that I was eager to finish……

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  • MaLaMaTiNaS

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    This review is about the book: Dark Sky

    Less action than the first one and at some points a bit tiring. However, it is worth engaging with it both for the plot and the writing style.

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  • Dimitris_Tsoulas
    5
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    Interesting.... Very realistic... The author is knowledgeable about defense issues, weapon systems, and Greek-Turkish relations

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • Sokratis K
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    This review is about the book: Dark Sky

    Excellent book, worthy successor of the previous title. More pages, a very nice plot that keeps you in suspense. Hopefully the author will continue in more books beyond the trilogy.

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    It kept my interest until the end. I don't know how realistic it is, but it puts you in several roles during a war.

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    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • Xristos.T
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Very good book, if you like the geopolitical-military issues of our country you will find it very interesting.
    It loses a bit of realism in some parts (especially with the Exocet missiles in Lemnos) but it doesn't matter.
    10/10

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  • Very good book, keeps you in suspense throughout. I am already looking forward to the next book in the trilogy, hoping that the author continues with even more titles.

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  • THodoris_Isaakidis
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Very good book, I would say excellent, and what it narrates is not at all unlikely to actually happen. It's worth its money

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  • Leonidas Tsonakas
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Exciting book that originated from a series of articles by the same author in the magazine PTISI. It includes a quite plausible scenario of war between Greece and Turkey during a 24-hour period. The narration is technically believable as the author is knowledgeable about the subject. It is highly recommended and should be read by everyone

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • This review is about the book: Dark Sky

    Well-written and easy to read.

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    This review is about the book: Dark Sky

    Very nice book and the 3rd in the series, [spoiler: it leaves you waiting until the 4th comes out]

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  • Amazing book, it captivated me!!

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    I didn't regret it at all, I will get the other ones from the series as well.

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  • Excellent, recommended

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  • Very good book.. The author seems knowledgeable about the subject! I read it in one day!

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    Excellent, I hope the series continues.

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  • Breathlessly .. I hope you don't have relatives serving when you read this!

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  • A book that keeps you constantly in suspense and you can't stop reading it.

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  • Stunning!!

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  • This review is about the book: Dark Sky

    Very nice book, it keeps you engaged until the end. I am looking forward to the next volume!

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  • A book that captivates you from the very first pages. You need to have read the first part of the story (The First Blood). It combines realism, intensity, and suspense in an exceptionally well-written way. The plot is fascinating and keeps your interest undiminished. The information provided shows that the author has conducted in-depth research, which adds credibility to the story. I highly recommend it.

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  • I am curious to see the end of the story. Nevertheless, I would like to know before I get the book that I will have to read the third one as well.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Amazing book, I can't wait to read the next one. It shows how multidimensional a war is, and at the same time with his writing, it makes it very immediate to the reader

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • I read it in one day…..Realistic, gripping, the author has done excellent research (I can attest to this due to my own professional experience). There are not many books I have read (and I have read a lot) that I was eager to finish……

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Less action than the first one and at some points a bit tiring. However, it is worth engaging with it both for the plot and the writing style.

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