In the autobiographical book "Heroes Sleep Uneasily," Menelaos Lountemis recounts his days in exile after the Civil War. Located in Ikaria, crippled by beatings and suffering from hardships, he is eventually transferred to Makronisos. He vividly describes the daily struggle of himself and his fellow inmates to survive on the barren island, the friendships that elevate their spirits, and the interventions from party officials. Attempting to connect with the past, he mentions his effort to distance himself from acquaintances and friends - even his beloved partner - wanting to protect them from the lurking danger.