The Case of the Scorpion’s Tail

A London socialite whose extramarital affair triggers a deadly chain of events. She navigates threats of blackmail and a complicated insurance payout, moving from London to Athens as the mystery deepens. Her actions and perceptions are pivotal, and she becomes a central figure the plot relentlessly pursues.

Lisa's husband who dies in a plane explosion but is later implicated as having faked his death to claim the payout. He schemes with others to manipulate beneficiaries and cover his tracks, though the full extent of his plan is unveiled as the plot unfolds.

Lisa's former lover and the mastermind behind a complex insurance-motivated plot. He orchestrates murders and impersonations to secure the payout while playing a dangerous game of deception with those around him. His plan unravels as investigators close in, and he is ultimately confronted by the authorities.

Kurt's mistress who uses blackmail to threaten Lisa and tries to secure a larger share of the payout. She becomes entangled in the web of murder and deception, and her actions heighten the danger for everyone involved.

Lara's hitman who murders Philip to cover tracks and who narrowly escapes confrontations with investigators. He is part of the lethal machinery that keeps the plot moving toward catastrophe.

A journalist assigned to the case who becomes an ally to Peter and later investigators. She investigates, negotiates danger, and ultimately helps reveal the truth behind the conspiracy.

The determined police inspector who drives the formal investigation, coordinating with Interpol and tracking alibis and suspects. He pieces together the complex motive and sequence of deaths to approach the truth.

Interpol agent who collaborates with Stavros, tailing suspects and clearing or building cases. His involvement adds to the international scope of the investigation and the race to uncover the mastermind.

Lisa's former lover and a flight-attendant who becomes a piece in the larger plot. He is involved in the scheme and ultimately becomes a casualty in the unfolding drama.

A minor supporting character who adds texture to the network of contacts around Lisa and Kurt as the plot tightens.