Lampos' book represents a serious effort, based on scientific methods and practices, to outline an objective picture of Velouchiotis. It fills a significant gap in the related literature.

Given the propaganda about his figure, which fills most sources, Lampos acts as a Muckraker, shedding light on the huge scandal of the heroization of Velouchiotis as a patriot and resistance leader.

Weighing the data, the series of myths and praises, as well as credible testimonies of extreme violence, he concludes with a specific personality profile for Velouchiotis that I personally find completely convincing.

The author identifies the hero of the Left as a negative charismatic leader with strong psychopathic traits. This explains the followers he gained and his position as captain of ELAS, as assigned by Tzimas, and at the same time accounts for his innate tendency towards irrational violence and mass crime.

Finally, I agree with the author that it is time to replace Velouchiotis' bust in Lamia with a bust of his innocent victim from the area, little George Maratheas.