Ian Hanks Aegean Tales -

Guided by Yannis and a small crew of local divers, Ian boards a modest wooden boat, the , named after the shield of Zeus. They set sail toward the coordinates whispered by the dolphin—a small cove hidden behind a curtain of seaweed, where the water glows a deep turquoise.

The collection, written by Ian Hanks, comprises 10 short stories that weave together myth, history, and fiction to create a captivating narrative. The tales are set in various locations across the Aegean region, including ancient Greece, Turkey, and the Greek islands.

He looks at the sea‑glass he brought, noticing that the dolphin motif now glows faintly from within. He knows what he must do.