I’ve been reading Jeffrey Siger’s Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis mysteries since the very beginning with Murder in Mykonos, a 2008 release. Set in Greece, these outstanding police procedurals feature Greek politics and culture. Best of all, though, is the outstanding cast. While Siger’s books are respected in Greece for their accurate portrayal of the country, I love to read them for his skill in combining all these elements. And, the fourteenth mystery, Not Dead Yet, is my favorite in the last few years.

Demetris Onofrio was declared dead when his chartered plane went down in the Mediterranean. It was carrying his wife, two pilots and two bodyguards. But when Onofrio was found a week later, along with his wife’s body, not everyone in Greece was pleased to hear that the man the media called Greece’s kingpin for international drug smuggling was still alive. Onofrio was in the hospital in a coma while the political and social elite held their breath, waiting to see if he’d live and take revenge on whoever might be behind the plane crash and the death of his wife.

Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis doesn’t see it as a case that impacts him until his secretary, Maggie, warns him that his wife and his father-in-law own the charter company that leased the plane. Now, he’s worried about Onofrio’s future plans for revenge and the media’s possible attempts to blow up the scandal. But, his boss forbids him to investigate the crash. But, Kaldis has a dedicated team. He utilizes Maggie’s skills, Detective Yianna Kouros’ abilities, and the shrewd knowledge of his mentor, Tassos Stamatos. There are a few other men with necessary skills and knowledge about planes, welcome additions to the cast.

Sabotage or an accident? Kaldis is reluctant to use his wife, Lila, as an intermediary in his investigation, but as he sits out an active participation in the case, he finds a unique way to communicate with the tycoon who remains in the hospital. It’s just one more clever tool in this always ingenious series.

As I said, Not Dead Yet is my favorite of Siger’s recent books. There are hints of world politics, as always. Siger always has his finger on the pulse of world happenings, and his books come as surprises because they’re written before the world events happen.

If you’re looking for a police procedural series with solid characters, gorgeous Greek settings, and fascinating politics, you’re in luck. You have fourteen books waiting for you.

Jeffrey Siger’s website is https://jeffreysiger.com/

Not Dead Yet by Jeffrey Siger. Severn House, 2025. ISBN 9781448314966 (hardcover), 240p.

FTC Full Disclosure – I received a galley from the publisher through NetGalley, with no expectation of a review.