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These stories explore the "sordid and grotesque" side of Athens. You'll read about a Sudanese waiter who wins the lottery, only to meet a tragic fate, and the daily struggles of refugees facing the rise of extremist paramilitary groups like the "Grey Wolves". Why Read It?

The book (often abbreviated as "Un caso del comisario Jaritos y otros relatos c...") is a compelling collection of short stories by the Greek master of noir, Petros Markaris . This volume, published in Spanish by Ediciones B (now Penguin), offers a gritty, panoramic view of Athens in the lead-up to the 2004 Olympic Games. The Soul of Modern Athens: A Blog Review Un caso del comisario Jaritos y otros relatos c...

We find the inspector investigating a crime at the Olympic stadium where a severed hand is discovered sticking out of the ground. These stories explore the "sordid and grotesque" side