This really isn't bad at all - the opening pages are not well written, and the heart sinks, but having stayed with it, I found the pages turning freely, if not un-put-down-ably: the tension is built effectively, and there is an interesting development of the relationship between the police chief on Mykonos and his boss who oversees the Cycladic islands in general. The author introduces a good variety of suspects (perhaps he even overeggs this particular pudding), and the crimes are nicely gruesome, although there is some tastelessness in their description. Towards the end, my interest did begin to fade a little - there is a rather tedious chase sequence, and the mischievous ending doesn't wholly convince (though full marks for effort); it's more frustrating than amusing. Having said all that, though, I'll definitely try the next in the series. Sunday morning breakfast I thought was going to be a cold bowl of cereal. When I sat down to eat, the delicious pancakes with fresh blueberries, two pieces of crispy bacon, three scrambled eggs and toasty hash-browns, a hot cup of French roast coffee was put in front of me and I was happy. Murder in Mykonos reminded me of that fabulous breakfast with steak and beans added as a bonus.Okay, I understand that a couple of reviews were unhappy thinking a few characters were sketchy and that the plotting was somewhat full of scurvy. What they didn't understand is that Murder in Mykonos is fiction, and fiction begets sketchy characters and scurvy plotting. It's fiction ladies and gentleman.Siger's writing style was androgynous. Timing was excellent, Mykonos was aptly described, business and tourists were fabulously placed and the police, traffic, drinking and drugs were perfect. I enjoyed reading this novel, and so should you. :) Big smile.
What do You think about Murder On Mykonos (2000)?
Enjoyable, fast paced thriller capturing the perceived characteristics of Greek small island life
—kimberley
Felt like I was back in the Cyclades...minus the murder part, of course.
—Ruth
Good mystery, though the ending was a bit drawn out.
—Shaflez
