Martin Cruz Smith is an American novelist renowned for his gripping thrillers that delve into complex international politics and the intricacies of human nature. He is particularly celebrated for his series featuring the Moscow investigator Arkady Renko, a character who first captivated readers in "Gorky Park." Smith's narrative style is characterized by its atmospheric depth, intricate plotting, and insightful exploration of societal dynamics. His work consistently offers readers suspenseful mysteries interwoven with profound observations on the human condition.
Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and espionage, this Arkady Renko thriller delves into complex characters and gripping narratives. With a blend of historical context and modern-day tension, it promises to engage readers who enjoy the works of Robert Harris, Ken Follett, and Philip Kerr. The story unfolds with Renko navigating a web of deception, making it a captivating read for those who appreciate thrilling mysteries and deep character exploration.
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Venedig, kurz vor Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs: Eines Nachts entdeckt der junge Fischer Cenzo in der Lagune eine junge Frau, die scheinbar leblos im Wasser treibt. Doch Giulia Silber ist nicht tot, sie schwimmt um ihr Leben, denn das Versteck, in das sich ihre Familie mit anderen Juden geflüchtet hatte, wurde verraten, und sie hat als einzige überlebt. Cenzo entscheidet sich, Giulia zu helfen. Doch nachdem er versucht hat, sie in Sicherheit zu bringen, verliert sich von ihr jede Spur. Cenzo macht sich auf die Suche, es ist ein Rennen gegen die Zeit, denn nicht nur er will das schöne eigenwillige Mädchen finden... »Im Schatten von San Marco« ist ein spannender Liebesroman und eine mitreißende Schilderung der letzten Kriegstage in Norditalien.
A blistering new Arkady Renko novel whose heroine - the courageous, enigmatic journalist Tatiana - is based on real-life journalist Anna Politkovskaya.
Detective Arkady Renko returns to his Moscow base in Martin Cruz Smith's exciting installment in the internationally bestselling series about Russian crimes, broken hearts, and the mysteries of the soul. Investigator Arkady Renko, the pariah of the Moscow prosecutor's office, has been assigned the thankless job of investigating a new phenomenon: late-night subway riders report seeing the ghost of Joseph Stalin on the platform of the Chistye Prudy Metro station. The illusion seems part political hocus-pocus and also part wishful thinking, for among many Russians Stalin is again popular; the bloody dictator can boast a two-to-one approval rating. Decidedly better than that of Renko, whose lover, Eva, has left him for Detective Nikolai Isakov, a charismatic veteran of the civil war in Chechnya, a hero of the far right and, Renko suspects, a killer for hire. The cases entwine, and Renko's quests become a personal inquiry fueled by jealousy. The investigation leads to the fields of Tver outside of Moscow, where once a million soldiers fought. There, amidst the detritus, Renko must confront the ghost of his own father, a favorite general of Stalin's. In these barren fields, patriots and shady entrepreneurs—the Red Diggers and Black Diggers—collect the bones, weapons and personal effects of slain World War II soldiers, and find that even among the dead there are surprises.
Why is Pasha Ivanov - one of Russia's richest oligarchs - lying dead on the pavement outside his luxury high-rise apartment, his death an apparent open-and-shut suicide? Senior Investigator Arkady Renko has never been one to take evidence at face value and his investigations take him to the area around Chernobyl, deserted and forgotten.
