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The Invisible

A Greek holiday escape becomes a dark investigation; a thrilling outback noir from the author of THE STONING

By: Peter Papathanasiou

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Paperback | 6 July 2023 | Edition Number 1

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320 Pages

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2.2 x 13 x 19.7

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Burnt-out from policework, Detective Sergeant George Manolis flies from Australia to Greece for a holiday. Recently divorced and mourning the death of his father, who emigrated from the turbulent Prespes region which straddles the borders of Greece, Albania and North Macedonia, Manolis hopes to reconnect with his roots and heritage.

On arrival, Manolis learns of the disappearance of an 'invisible' - a local man who lives without a scrap of paperwork. The police and some locals believe the man's disappearance was pre-planned, while others suspect foul play. Reluctantly, Manolis agrees to work undercover to find the invisible, and must navigate the complicated relationships of a tiny village where grudges run deep.

It soon becomes clear to Manolis that he may never locate a man who, for all intents and purposes, doesn't exist. And with the clock ticking, the ghosts of the past continue to haunt the events of today as Manolis's investigation leads him to uncover a dark and long-forgotten practice.

About the Author

Peter Papathanasiou was born in northern Greece and adopted as a baby to an Australian family. His writing has been published internationally by The New York Times, Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Canberra Times, Daily Telegraph, The ABC, SBS, Huffington Post. He also holds an MA in Creative Writing from City University, London, and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the Australian National University. His first book, a memoir Son of Mine was published in 2019 by Salt.

Industry Reviews

Like The Stoning, the new book shows [Papathanasiou's]ability to combine suspense, politics and lyrical descriptive writing - The Sunday Times

This second Manolis thriller is a wonderful evocation of a little-known part of Europe with spectacular scenery and dangerous wildlife, not to mention equally dangerous Balkan criminals on the loose. Highly recommended. - Irish Independent

This story of a difficult investigation is an unusual and interesting contribution to the genre. - Literary Review

Marvellous . . . Exciting . . . A great read - The Times

Detective Sergeant George Manolis is a great new addition to the Australian crime scene - award-winning author of the Caleb Zelic crime series

The author effortlessly transports his reader to Southern Europe's borderlands, where a tragic past haunts the villages and towns, fuelling the mystery at the heart of the novel. This is first-rate crime fiction. - author of LUCKY'S, shortlisted for the 2021 Miles Franklin Award

A brilliant new name in Australian crime - Weekend Australian

Political crime fiction of the highest order - Sunday Times

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