Independence Square: Arkady Renko in Ukraine by Martin Cruz Smith Hardcover Book

Description: Independence Square by Martin Cruz Smith From the master of the international thriller (New York Times), comes a new Arkady Renko novel. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description PRE-ORDER THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM MARTIN CRUZ SMITH, COMING AUTUMN 2024!The later Renko novels are stark, spare and beautiful, like trees in winter. Martin Cruz Smith does more on a page than most writers manage in a chapter. He is unique and irreplaceable MICK HERRON ARKADY RENKO IS BACK . . . Renko has been confined to a desk job by his superiors to keep him out of the way. Although hes more disillusioned with policing and the general state of Russia than ever, he feels an odd sense of hope. A rebellion is bubbling in the country, with new values butting heads against old-school regimes. People want change and politician Leonid Lebedev could be the man to do it. When Karina, a staunch supporter of Lebedev and member of the Forum, goes missing, Renko is asked by her father to find her. Soon after his investigation begins, Alex, a close friend of Arkadys son, is found dead. He was also a member of the Forum. The night before his murder, Alex sent Arkady a cryptic message, simply containing three pictures of Russian writers. The link between the pictures is there, if only Renko could see it. But Arkady has just been diagnosed with Parkinsons and the physical and psychological effects of the disease are taking their toll. This time, he must fight more than the impenetrable Russian regime to get answers – he will need to fight himself. PRAISE FOR MARTIN CRUZ SMITH: Smith was among the first of a new generation of writers who made thrillers literary Guardian One of those writers that anyone who is serious about their craft views with respect bordering on awe Val McDermid Martin Cruz Smith writes with an immediacy, depth and lightness of touch that is rare in its combination, and impossible to resist . . . Independence Square is no exception, and further crystallises Cruz Smith as one of the finest writers of our age Charlotte Philby The undisputed master of the political crime thriller Abir Mukherjee A moving portrayal of struggle against political and personal tides New York Times Renko started off investigating murders in Soviet Russia, now its political corruption in Putins Russia. And its even more gripping than before Gareth Rubin Cruz Smiths most powerful and engaging novel since Gorky Park Paul Burke, CrimeTime FM Author Biography Martin Cruz Smiths novels include Gorky Park, Stallion Gate, Nightwing, Polar Star, Stalins Ghost, Rose, December 6, Tatiana, The Girl from Venice, The Siberian Dilemma and Independence Square. He is a two-time winner of the Hammett Prize, a recipient of the Mystery Writers of Americas Grand Master Award and, in the UK, the Crime Writers Association Gold Dagger, and a winner of the Premio Piemonte Giallo Internazionale. He lives in California. Review PRAISE FOR MARTIN CRUZ SMITH: Martin Cruz Smith writes with an immediacy, depth and lightness of touch that is rare in its combination, and impossible to resist. With characters you know instantly and care deeply about – never more than now – he creates a world that is both brilliantly contemporary in its understanding of world politics, and timeless in its grasp of people and human nature. Independence Square is no exception, and further crystallises Cruz Smith as one of the finest writers of our age. I loved it Charlotte Philby Arkady Renko, one of the most iconic detective creations of the last half century is back in another nail biting, hotly topical adventure, that once more cements Cruz Smiths place as the undisputed master of the political crime thriller Abir Mukherjee Renko, never far from trouble, is enmeshed in the cesspit of Russian politics and corruption and Putins bellicose intentions toward Ukraine. Lured by his compulsion for the truth behind a disappearance and an assassination, Renko steps directly into the firing line. This is Renkos most zeitgeisty investigation and definitely Cruz Smiths most powerful and engaging novel since Gorky Park Paul Burke, CrimeTime FM Martin Cruz Smith makes tension rise through the page like a sharks fin Independent Smith not only constructs grittily realistic plots, he also has a gift for characterisation of which most thriller writers can only dream Mail on Sunday Brilliantly worked, marvellously written . . . an imaginative triumph Sunday Times Drips with atmosphere and authenticity – a literary triumph David Young Forty years ago, Gorky Park established a new high-water mark for the thriller. It has yet to be surpassed Mick Herron When first published Gorky Park was an instant classic; and its reputation has only grown since 1981 Adrian McKinty Details ISBN1398510424 Author Martin Cruz Smith ISBN-10 1398510424 ISBN-13 9781398510425 Format Hardcover Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-05-11 UK Release Date 2023-05-11 Imprint Simon & Schuster Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2023-05-11 NZ Release Date 2023-05-11 Publisher Simon & Schuster Ltd Pages 272 Subtitle Arkady Renko in Ukraine Alternative 9781398510456 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160752987;

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