Summary of Plots

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The Meaning of Friday

Archaeologist Martin Day has bought a house on the island of Naxos and proposes to combine a little historical research with a quiet life. When a New York historian is killed, a woman disappears, and a body is found in a shepherd’s hut in the hills, Day becomes increasingly involved and begins to suspect a connection with a so-far undiscovered ancient site. Read more.

 

The Search for Artemis

The death of Martin Day’s colleague, Edward Childe, appears to have been suicide, but Edward was just about to meet the granddaughter of the only woman he ever loved, Artemis. Day refuses to accept the suicide story, which only leaves murder. When strange and threatening incidents occur in the Naxos home of Edward’s old friend Konstantinos, Day fears that Konstantinos too may be at risk and vows to protect him. Read more.

 

Black Acorns

At the scene of a wildfire on the Greek island of Naxos, archaeologist Martin Day discovers a body by a ruined tower. The man Day regards as a brother is accused of the murder, so Day must find out the truth in order to clear him. He uncovers a maelstrom of misunderstandings, mistakes and revenge. Read more.

 

The Disappearance of Ophelia Blue

Archaeologist Martin Day is to meet Ophelia, his first love, after the passing of twenty years. She says she has a mystery for him to solve. However, within a few days, without explanation, Ophelia has disappeared, leaving Day to follow a dangerous trail of ambition, greed and tragedy in his search for her. Read more.

 

The Reach of the Past

Archaeologist Martin Day is asked to keep an eye on a shipping magnate who is suspected of antiquity fraud on a grand scale, but whose guilt cannot be proved. There is also the small question of a valuable artefact with no provenance. A wine-maker and his wife are killed, an old man is found dead in a swimming pool, and Day becomes a victim of a man of power. Read more.