Fit for Fate: A Tale of Byzantine Intrigue in Modern Athens

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"Fit For Fate" "Gene Stratton is among the most erudite suspense novelists, and his knowledge of the material always shines through." --Robert Eversz, author of "Killing Paparazzi" "Cornish Conundrum" "A joy to read, with plenty going on, lots to perplex and please." --Robert Barnard, recipient, Diamond Dagger Award "Follows the fine tradition of Daphne Du Maurier in offering much to savor and entertain...in a well-researched Cornish setting." --Peter Lovesey, recipient, Diamond Dagger Award "Excellent atmosphere, good mystery...I love it." --Paula Gosling, prize-winning mystery author "Killing Cousins" "Genealogy, genetics and keen detective work mesh." --"Publisher's Weekly" "I read "Killing Cousins" with enjoyment... Stratton writes English with a practiced fluency, tells his tale well and deserves a wide public." --Colin Dexter, author of the "Inspector Morse" mysteries. A plague of troubles revolves around Greek Police Director Spyro Roussos. His American opera singer lover, Victoria, is stalked by a professional terrorist. His superior, who plots to become dictator, schemes to replace Roussos with a sadistic crony. The American Ambassador's niece, Marilyn, is kidnapped by an unlikely group and rescued by another mysterious, deadlier group. Meanwhile, forces try to involve Greece in a Balkan War that will start World War Three. Two men love Marilyn. The Ambassador doesn't like one, Embassy Security Officer Bob Jensen. Marilyn