New crime series: Crime adventures in Crete

This crime series is written for a relaxing reading experience, perfect for anyone who wants to escape the everyday and immerse themselves in adventures across western Crete with the protagonists. They bravely embark on a dangerous murder investigation and the almost impossible task of uncovering criminal activities, persevering until peace and justice are restored.

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New release:

The Chapel of Peace an the Power of Weapons
English - Version

Set against a backdrop of Cretan hospitality and framed by the rich diversity of Crete’s landscapes and locations, the reader is drawn into a gripping blend of crime fiction, thriller and adventure, unfolding from the very first steps to a rousing finale.
Freelance journalist Sophia Papadopoulou investigates in western Crete alongside retired Chief Inspector Niklas Kühnbaum. Under the most challenging conditions, they follow the trail of clues in an attempt to uncover a murder and expose an illegal arms trade.

This book was translated from German by Jukka Siitari

The book was self-published on January 23, 2026, and is now available as a printed paperback at
ISBN: 978-3-565189-85-4
in relevant bookstores and in the following shops:
Epubli, Amazon, Google, Apple, Tolino, Kobo, B&N, Skoobe

The book is also available as an eBook at:
ISBN: 978-3-565192-54-0
in relevant bookstores and in the following shops:
Epubli, Amazon, Google, Apple, Tolino, Kobo, B&N, Skoobe

The first crime adventure on Crete:

The Chapel of Peace an the Power of Weapons

The freelance journalist Sophia Papadopoulou from Bremen witnesses a murder in Chora Sfakion, a village on the southern coast of Crete, while researching illegal arms trafficking on Crete. She asks the detective commissioner Niklas Kühnbaum, whom she knows, for help; he spends his retirement in a mountain village in the Lefka Ori. Soon she and her partner come into the killers’ sights. They both meet the challenge, go into hiding, investigate from underground, and gain the support of a local family. Under extreme conditions they survive their adventures in the wild mountains of the Lefka Ori and uncover surprising insights. Against the backdrop of Cretan hospitality and framed by the diverse landscapes and places of Crete, readers are in for a gripping mix of crime, thriller, and adventure, from the first steps to the spectacular finale.

Radio-Kreta.de has written:
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The Crime Adventure in Crete is a literary work of taut suspense, wild romance, and Cretan way of life by Martin Schulz. This novel is more than an entertaining holiday read; it is a single plea for statecraft, accompanied by selfless commitment to curb criminal violence. From the idyllic peace of Crete, the two protagonists are torn out to uncover the trade in death, a murder, and illegal arms dealing. As sharp as the author’s prose, the two protagonists repeatedly stand on the knife-edge of decision, choosing whether to flee from the responsibility of knowledge or to risk their own lives and confront injustice. The apparent impossibility of this undertaking can only be breached by sheer willpower and a sense of what is right, and that is what generates the extraordinary tension of the novel. In a world where twisted truth is made socially acceptable by heads of state, this novel sharpens the sense of what is right, of truth, and of justice in the interwoven life of a globalised society. The Chapel of Saint Ilija stands icon-like above all that transpires. This prophet has, in the Old Testament, already champions of faith, truth, and peace. Only Cretean hospitality and willingness to help can enable the core values of peace, truth, and justice to break through and restore belief in the good in people and in God.

Pictures from the locations of the crime
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About the Author

Martin Schulz has been passionate about thrilling stories since his youth. His special gift is to recite such tales before an audience and bring them vividly to life through storytelling. He is particularly delighted by crime stories of all kinds across all media when they plunge into the depths of humanity, reveal acts of violence, and ultimately restore peace and justice.

Having spent extensive time especially in the western part of Crete, he is regarded as an expert on the varied landscapes and the mentality of the native inhabitants.

The author excels at inspiring readers and guiding them into the diverse nature, culture, and way of life of West Crete in his series “Crime Adventures on Crete.”

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