Martin Cruz Books

Martin Cruz Smith is an American novelist celebrated for his ability to weave intricate thrillers against richly drawn international backdrops. He possesses a keen eye for the complexities of human motivation and the political landscapes that shape our lives. His narrative style is characterized by compelling characters and a propulsive storytelling that immerses the reader in suspenseful plots. Smith's work stands out for its sophisticated blend of action and insightful exploration of character, making him a distinctive voice in contemporary fiction.

Gorky Park
592 pages
21 hours of reading
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In Soviet Russia, a triple murder in Moscow amusement centre, Gorky Park, leaves three corpses frozen in the snow. But when Senior Investigator in the Moscow Prosecutor's Office Arkady Renko arrives, he finds that the brutal murder leaves the victims unidentifiable with faces and fingers missing. Renko must battle political and corporate corruption internationally, from the USSR to the USA, to uncover the truth - and he must fight for his own life in doing so. Meanwhile, he is falling in love with a beautiful, headstrong dissident for whom he may risk everything.

Gorky Park