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    January 1, 1950 – January 1, 2018

    Anthony Olcott, writing under the joint pseudonym Toni Brill with his wife, is an author, editor, and translator whose work spans a wide array of subjects. His literary output, including novels that garnered prize nominations and a prizewinning study of Russian crime fiction, delves into the intricate relationship between messages, data, and information. Olcott's research critically examines the challenges presented by the media explosion for anyone seeking to transform raw data into actionable intelligence. His keen focus on the transformation of data into informed understanding is a hallmark of his distinctive literary and analytical approach.

    Rubel für Magadan
    Russian Pulp
    Mayday in Magadan
    Murder at the Red October
    • 2001

      Russian Pulp

      The Detektiv and the Russian Way of Crime

      • 220 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.7(7)Add rating

      Exploring the unique perspective of crime and law enforcement in Russia, the book delves into the detektiv genre, revealing how it reflects societal views on morality and justice. Anthony Olcott analyzes key elements of thrillers—such as sex, theft, and murder—showing that Russians perceive police and criminals as interconnected aspects of human imperfection. This comprehensive study serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Russian culture and society, from newcomers to seasoned scholars.

      Russian Pulp
    • 1984
    • 1984

      Mayday in Magadan

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.4(3)Add rating

      An old cleaning woman caught at Magadan airport with sacks containing priceless furs...A tragic airline "accident" that kills a woman with a devastating secret...A sudden flurrying shift in the Soviet hierarchy...Such are the sinister threads which intertwine to thrust Ivan Duvakin into the menacing glace of KGB suspicions. — Now Duvakin is running for his life, plunged into the vortex of a deadly conspiracy that reaches from the top levels of Party command. His only ally is Galya, a woman doctor whose sensual charms mask a ferocious heart --and who may or may not be his ultimate betrayer.

      Mayday in Magadan
    • 1983