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A blind elderly man, Mr. Iakovos Theris, moves into a neoclassical house in the Metaxourgeio area of ​​Athens, coming from a cold, semi-mountainous town in Northern Greece. Soon his eccentric personality turns him into a kind of legend in the neighborhood, especially his racist and homophobic views. However, no one can imagine that behind this graphically eccentric facade lies a dark secret.

Psychological/Existential Mystery Drama

291 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2026

About the author

Dimitris Apergis

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Dimitris Apergis was born in Larissa, Greece, in 1978. He graduated in BA Film Studies at Solent University in Southampton, England. He lives in Larissa, Greece. He publishes his books in Greek and English. (Paperback and e-book)
Dimitris Apergis has been honored several times with distinctions for his literary work.
In 2012, he won the 1st short story prize for the short story "Acid rain" from the newspaper MONITOR.
In 2013, he received a Short Story Award for the short story "Labyrinth" from the Panhellenic Union of Writers.
In 2015, he was honored with the 2nd Novella Award for the novella "Jazz Room" by the Panhellenic Union of Writers.
In 2017, he received the first prize for the novel "At the Whiskey County" at the 7th World Literary Competition of the HCCA. (Hellenic Cypriot Cultural Association).
In 2018, he received the First Prize for Fiction for the novel "Gerard & the Father" at the 36th Literary Competition of the Panhellenic Union of Writers. In the same year, for his novel "Gerard & the Father", he was honored with the 1st prize at the 8th World Literary Competition of the HCCA. (Hellenic Cypriot Cultural Association).
In 2024 he received three honorary certificates at the International Fiction Festival '24 by WURI:
1) Honorary certificate for the English version of the novel "Lord Greywood, vampire". The ranking of the novel was in the Top 10% of the participants.
2) Honorary certificate for the English version of the novel "The Inhabitants of the World". The ranking of the novel was in the Top 25% of the participants.
3) Honorary certificate for the English version of the novella "Jazz Room" ("Jazz Room"). The ranking of the novella was in the Top 10% of the participants.

WORKS

"Jazz Room & other stories" (2015) (novella)
"At the Whiskey County" (2016) (novel)
"Gerard & the father" (2018) (novel)
"Lord Greywood, vampire" (2020) (novel)
"The Inhabitants of the World" (2023) (novel)

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Ο Δημήτρης Απέργης γεννήθηκε στην Λάρισα το 1978. Σπούδασε Κινηματογράφο στο Πανεπιστήμιο Σόλεντ του Σάουθαμπτον στην Αγγλία. Ζει στην Λάρισα. Εκδίδει τα βιβλία του στη ελληνική και στην αγγλική γλώσσα. (Paperback και e-book)
Ο Δημήτρης Απέργης έχει τιμηθεί αρκετές φορές με διακρίσεις για το λογοτεχνικό του έργο.
Το 2012 απέσπασε το Α' βραβείο Διηγήματος για το διήγημα «Όξινη βροχή» από την εφημερίδα ΜΟΝΙΤΟΡ.
Το 2013 τιμήθηκε με Έπαινο Διηγήματος για το διήγημα «Λαβύρινθος» από την Πανελλήνια Ένωση Λογοτεχνών.
Το 2015 τιμήθηκε με το Β' βραβείο Νουβέλας για την νουβέλα «Jazz Room» από την Πανελλήνια Ένωση Λογοτεχνών.
Το 2017 απέσπασε το Α' βραβείο Μυθιστορήματος για το μυθιστόρημα «Στην Κομητεία του Ουίσκι» στον 7ο Παγκόσμιο Λογοτεχνικό Διαγωνισμό του Ε.Π.Ο.Κ. (Ελληνικός Πολιτιστικός Όμιλος Κυπρίων).
Το 2018 απέσπασε το Α' βραβείο Μυθιστορήματος για το μυθιστόρημα "Ο Ζεράρ & ο πατέρας" στον 36ο Λογοτεχνικό Διαγωνισμό της Πανελλήνιας Ένωσης Λογοτεχνων. Την ίδια χρονιά, για το μυθιστόρημά του "Ο Ζεράρ & ο πατέρας", τιμήθηκε με το Α' βραβείο Μυθιστορήματος στο 8ο Παγκόσμιο Λογοτεχνικό Διαγωνισμό του Ε.Π.Ο.Κ. (Ελληνικός Πολιτιστικός Όμιλος Κυπρίων).
Το 2024 απέσπασε τρία τιμητικά βραβεία στο International Fiction Festival '24 από την WURI:
1) Τιμητικό βραβείο για την αγγλική έκδοση του μυθιστορήματος "Λόρδος Γκρέηγουντ, βρυκόλακας" ("Lord Greywood, vampire"). Η κατάταξη του μυθιστορήματος ήταν στο Top 10% των συμμετεχόντων.
2) Τιμητικό βραβείο για την αγγλική έκδοση του μυθιστορήματος "Οι ενοικούντες επί της γης" ("The Inhabitants of the World"). Η κατάταξη του μυθιστορήματος ήταν στο Top 25% των συμμετεχόντων.
3) Τιμητικό βραβείο για την αγγλική έκδοση της νουβέλας "Jazz Room" ("Jazz Room"). Η κατάταξη της νουβέλας ήταν στο Top 10% των συμμετεχόντων.

ΕΡΓΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ
"Jazz Room & άλλες ιστορίες" (2015) (νουβέλα)
"Jazz Room & other stories" (2015) (novella)
"Στην Κομητεία του Ουΐσκυ" (2016) (μυθιστόρημα)
"At the Whiskey County" (2016) (novel)
"Ο Ζεράρ & ο πατέρας" (2018) (μυθιστόρημα)
"Gerard & t

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January 26, 2026
Ιγκλού by Δημήτρης Απέργης immediately drew me in with its intriguing premise. The story of Mr. Ιάκωβος Θέρης, a blind elderly man whose eccentric personality turns him into a local legend, promises a compelling mix of psychological depth, suspense, and social commentary. From what I’ve learned, the novel explores human contradictions, moral complexity, and hidden secrets, all set against the vivid backdrop of Μεταξουργείο in Athens.

Even from the synopsis, it’s clear that Απέργης has crafted a character-driven narrative that challenges readers to think about prejudice, identity, and the shadows people hide behind. I can’t wait to dive into this layered, mysterious story and discover the secrets lurking beneath Mr. Θέρης’ eccentric exterior. A highly recommended read for anyone who enjoys psychological dramas with moral and existential weight!
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January 30, 2026
A chilling psychological mystery that proves the most dangerous secrets hide in plain sight. When a blind, abrasive elderly man moves into a quiet Athens neighborhood, his "eccentric" personality masks a dark, existential truth. A gripping, slow-burn read for fans of gritty character studies and deep secrets.
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January 23, 2026
Igloo is an intellectually rich and emotionally unsettling novel that challenges the reader at every turn. Dimitris Apergis uses character, setting, and silence with precision, crafting a story that is as much about inner exile as it is about external mystery.
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January 23, 2026
Dark, bold, and unflinchingly honest, Igloo draws the reader into the fractured inner world of a deeply complex character. Apergis’s writing is confident and evocative, transforming a quiet Athenian neighborhood into the stage for a powerful psychological reckoning.
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