December, 2011.
In a story full of mystery, crime and political intrigue The Sentinel begins with Achilles, a former officer of the submarine destruction team and now the personal bodyguard of a wealthy politician. Having already secured the outcome of the next election, the unscrupulous and corrupt politician makes his plans to consolidate his power in the political world.
His enemies are many and they would do anything to stop him from becoming Prime Minister. They only want one person in their inner circle. Only one person to take with them.
And when Achilles suddenly finds himself owing a fortune to a violent and impulsive boss of the night, the opportunity is clear. Left with no choice, Achilles agrees to join their plan. However, the guilt for his actions leads him to alcoholism and social isolation.
Half-drunk, far from his good self, he wakes up one day to find that the whole country is in chaos. The reason: a kidnapping has brought the whole of Greece up and down. A kidnapping that can change the course of Greek history.
The Guard is the first book by Nikos Kalpakis. Explosively paced, full of suspense and twists, it's a crime thriller you won't be able to put down.
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