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Ο Μεσσίας

Author: CHaris Karathymios

A KILLER WITHOUT FLESH AND BONE AND A DETECTIVE SPECIALIZING IN UNEXPLAINED CASES. When a powerful man in the political scene falls dead in the center of Athens, eyewitnesses claim that he was killed...

A KILLER WITHOUT FLESH AND BONE AND A DETECTIVE SPECIALIZING IN UNEXPLAINED CASES. When a powerful man in the political scene falls dead in the center of Athens, eyewitnesses claim that he was killed by a "spirit" that rushed at him, stealing his life. The police call private investigator Gavriel Gakos, a man who has proven that behind every seemingly...

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  • Release Date 15/05/2026
  • Number of pages Number of pages 560
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A KILLER WITHOUT FLESH AND BONE AND A DETECTIVE SPECIALIZING IN UNEXPLAINED CASES. When a powerful man in the political scene falls dead in the center of Athens, eyewitnesses claim that he was killed by a "spirit" that rushed at him, stealing his life. The police call private investigator Gavriel Gakos, a man who has proven that behind every seemingly unsolvable mystery lies human intent. In his effort to solve the case, Gakos will be called to follow a thread that connects critical moments of modern Greek history, Ioannis Kapodistrias, a 19th-century priest with loyal followers, and a well-networked organization operating in the present. After yet another unexplained murder, the private investigator will realize that nothing is as it seems…

A Dark Mystery in the Heart of Athens

The story of the book «The Messiah» begins with a shocking event that disrupts the political and social life of the country. A powerful man in the political scene falls dead in the center of Athens, but the way he loses his life defies all logic. Eyewitnesses at the scene claim something supernatural: that the perpetrator was not human, but a disembodied "spirit" that rushed at him and stole his breath. This chilling beginning sets the stage for an atmospheric, modern Greek noir full of twists.

Gabriel Gakos: A Detective for Unexplained Cases

Faced with an absolute dead end and the pressure of public opinion, the police are forced to seek the help of the most suitable person. The private investigator Gabriel Gakos is a rationalist, known for his ability to solve the most peculiar and seemingly inexplicable cases. Gakos holds as an unshakable principle that behind every "miracle" or "supernatural" mystery always lies human intent, profit, and cunning. Taking on the case, he is called to deconstruct the supernatural and find the real murderer.

Connection with Ioannis Kapodistrias and History

Gabriel Gakos' investigation quickly takes an unexpected turn, as the evidence forces him to dig deep into the past. Haris Karathymios masterfully weaves the detective plot with modern Greek history, leading the hero on a historical path that connects the present with the first Governor of Greece, Ioannis Kapodistrias. The key to the mystery seems to be held by a mysterious 19th-century priest, whose fanatical followers have left a legacy that influences events to this day.

A Well-Networked Organization and a Thrilling Plot

As Gakos unravels the thread, he realizes that he is not dealing with an isolated criminal, but with a well-connected organization that operates in the dark and targets the highest echelons of power. When a second, equally inexplicable murder takes place, the noose tightens dangerously around the investigator himself. Time is pressing, and Gakos understands in the harshest way that in this case nothing is as it seems, and that his enemies are much stronger than he had imagined.

Authentic Style and Collectible Edition Features

The book offers a captivating reading experience thanks to the author's natural, flowing, and intense writing, which manages to keep the interest alive from the very first chapter. 

It is the ideal addition to the library of every lover of crime fiction, mystery, and conspiracy theories with a Greek background.

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Author
CHaris Karathymios
Publisher
Minoas
Type
Crime
Subtitle
-
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
560
Release Date
15/05/2026
Publication Date
2026
Dimensions
-
ISBN-13
9786180261080

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  • I liked this book so much. It's been a week now and I can't get it out of my mind. It moved me a lot at the end

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A KILLER WITHOUT FLESH AND BONE AND A DETECTIVE SPECIALIZING IN UNEXPLAINED CASES. When a powerful man in the political scene falls dead in the center of Athens, eyewitnesses claim that he was killed by a "spirit" that rushed at him, stealing his life. The police call private investigator Gavriel Gakos, a man who has proven that behind every seemingly unsolvable mystery lies human intent. In his effort to solve the case, Gakos will be called to follow a thread that connects critical moments of modern Greek history, Ioannis Kapodistrias, a 19th-century priest with loyal followers, and a well-networked organization operating in the present. After yet another unexplained murder, the private investigator will realize that nothing is as it seems…

A Dark Mystery in the Heart of Athens

The story of the book «The Messiah» begins with a shocking event that disrupts the political and social life of the country. A powerful man in the political scene falls dead in the center of Athens, but the way he loses his life defies all logic. Eyewitnesses at the scene claim something supernatural: that the perpetrator was not human, but a disembodied "spirit" that rushed at him and stole his breath. This chilling beginning sets the stage for an atmospheric, modern Greek noir full of twists.

Gabriel Gakos: A Detective for Unexplained Cases

Faced with an absolute dead end and the pressure of public opinion, the police are forced to seek the help of the most suitable person. The private investigator Gabriel Gakos is a rationalist, known for his ability to solve the most peculiar and seemingly inexplicable cases. Gakos holds as an unshakable principle that behind every "miracle" or "supernatural" mystery always lies human intent, profit, and cunning. Taking on the case, he is called to deconstruct the supernatural and find the real murderer.

Connection with Ioannis Kapodistrias and History

Gabriel Gakos' investigation quickly takes an unexpected turn, as the evidence forces him to dig deep into the past. Haris Karathymios masterfully weaves the detective plot with modern Greek history, leading the hero on a historical path that connects the present with the first Governor of Greece, Ioannis Kapodistrias. The key to the mystery seems to be held by a mysterious 19th-century priest, whose fanatical followers have left a legacy that influences events to this day.

A Well-Networked Organization and a Thrilling Plot

As Gakos unravels the thread, he realizes that he is not dealing with an isolated criminal, but with a well-connected organization that operates in the dark and targets the highest echelons of power. When a second, equally inexplicable murder takes place, the noose tightens dangerously around the investigator himself. Time is pressing, and Gakos understands in the harshest way that in this case nothing is as it seems, and that his enemies are much stronger than he had imagined.

Authentic Style and Collectible Edition Features

The book offers a captivating reading experience thanks to the author's natural, flowing, and intense writing, which manages to keep the interest alive from the very first chapter. 

It is the ideal addition to the library of every lover of crime fiction, mystery, and conspiracy theories with a Greek background.

Manufacturer

Product Guides

User Manual

Author
CHaris Karathymios
Publisher
Minoas
Type
Crime
Subtitle
-
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
560
Release Date
15/05/2026
Publication Date
2026
Dimensions
-
ISBN-13
9786180261080

Important information

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  • I liked this book so much. It's been a week now and I can't get it out of my mind. It moved me a lot at the end

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    Shocking and subversive!

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