Title
THE THERAPIST
Author
Michael Kokkinaris
Grade or Focus
Adult Fiction
Type - Length
110,000 Words
Keyword &Market Focus
Historical adventure, full mystery, espionage and unsolved murders on island Rhodes in the era of the Knights of St. Ioannis (15th Century).
Synopsis
Rhodes 15th century. The Magistrate of the Knights of the Order of Saint Ioannis who are occupying the island is called upon to solve the mystery of mass murder of the peasants whose bodies bear the marks of a large animal nails. The sole survivor on the scene of the crime is a little boy, Andronicus Honiatis, who is unable to provide a clear witness of the murder or murderers. A few years later, when it becomes known that the hands of the now young man, Andonicus, have healing powers, a ruthless chase to kidnap him begins. And as the medieval story of the Knights of the island Rhodes unfolds, so does another story, this one far darker and more obvious with its unpredictable twists and turns, when into Andronicus’ life enters Louise d’Anjou,to whom his purser, who is eventually bound in some way to be connected not only to the murder of the peasantry but also to that of Andronicus’ parents, is also fatally attracted. What follows in the narrative is beyond the bounds of human imagination which are tested to the limit when the lives of our protagonists are invaded by the supernatural and dawns on them that what their future holds is uncertain.
Rhodes 15th century. The Magistrate of the Knights of the Order of Saint Ioannis who are occupying the island is called upon to solve the mystery of mass murder of the peasants whose bodies bear the marks of a large animal nails. The sole survivor on the scene of the crime is a little boy, Andronicus Honiatis, who is unable to provide a clear witness of the murder or murderers. A few years later, when it becomes known that the hands of the now young man, Andonicus, have healing powers, a ruthless chase to kidnap him begins. And as the medieval story of the Knights of the island Rhodes unfolds, so does another story, this one far darker and more obvious with its unpredictable twists and turns, when into Andronicus’ life enters Louise d’Anjou,to whom his purser, who is eventually bound in some way to be connected not only to the murder of the peasantry but also to that of Andronicus’ parents, is also fatally attracted. What follows in the narrative is beyond the bounds of human imagination which are tested to the limit when the lives of our protagonists are invaded by the supernatural and dawns on them that what their future holds is uncertain.
Author Bio
Michael Kokkinaris was born in Athens and studied Byzantine and Modern Greek Literature, Theology and Medicine at University of Athens. He is member of the Union of the Greek Authors.
Michael Kokkinaris was born in Athens and studied Byzantine and Modern Greek Literature, Theology and Medicine at University of Athens. He is member of the Union of the Greek Authors.
Other books: Aivali, land of Kidonia. The Gallants. The Missing person. The Charm of Utopia. Ida, the Eleventh King of Atlantis. The Land of Angels. Cain’s Stigmas. Criminal Impersonation. Emergence. The Hidden meaning of the Words. Everything inside me. In the Eye of the Wolf.
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