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AN ARKADY RENKO NOVEL: #8
‘One of those writers that anyone who is serious about their craft views with respect bordering on awe’ Val McDermid
‘Makes tension rise through the page like a shark’s fin Independent ***
When the brilliant and fearless young reporter Tatiana Petrovna falls to her death from a sixth-floor window in Moscow in the same week that notorious mob billionaire Grisha Grigorenko is shot in the back of the head, Renko finds himself on the trail of a mystery as complex and dangerous as modern Russia itself. The body of an elite government translator shows up on the sand dunes of Kalingrad: killed for nothing but a cryptic notebook filled with symbols.
A frantic hunt begins to locate and decipher this notebook. In a fast-changing and lethal race to uncover what this translator knew, and how he planned to reveal it to the world, Renko makes a startling discovery that propels him deeper into Tatiana’s past – and, at the same time, paradoxically, into Russia’s future.
Praise for Martin Cruz Smith
‘The story drips with atmosphere and authenticity a literary triumph’ David Young, bestselling author of Stasi Child
‘One of those writers that anyone who is serious about their craft views with respect bordering on awe’ Val McDermid
Cleverly and intelligently told, The Girl from Venice is a truly riveting tale of love, mystery and rampant danger. I loved it Kate Furnivall, author of The Liberation
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
‘Smith was among the first of a new generation of writers who made thrillers literary’ Guardian
‘Brilliantly worked, marvellously written . . . an imaginative triumph’ Sunday Times
Martin Cruz Smiths Renko novels are superb William Ryan, author of The Constant Soldier
Dive into the murky depths of modern Russia with "Tatiana," the eighth gripping installment in Martin Cruz Smith's acclaimed Arkady Renko series. This UK edition paperback plunges readers into a complex and dangerous mystery that only the tenacious investigator Renko can navigate. Praised by Val McDermid as a writer whom fellow craftsmen view with "respect bordering on awe," Martin Cruz Smith delivers a thriller that is both intellectually stimulating and relentlessly suspenseful. In "Tatiana," the seemingly unrelated deaths of a young, fearless reporter, Tatiana Petrovna, and a notorious mob billionaire, Grisha Grigorenko, draw Renko into a web of intrigue that stretches from the corridors of power in Moscow to the desolate sand dunes of Kaliningrad. Tatiana's fatal fall from a sixth-floor window coincides with Grigorenko's assassination, setting off a chain of events that quickly escalates when the body of an elite government translator surfaces. The translator's only possession: a cryptic notebook filled with mysterious symbols. Renko embarks on a frantic hunt to locate and decipher this notebook, realizing it holds the key to understanding Tatiana's past and, paradoxically, Russia's future. As he races against time, facing lethal adversaries at every turn, Renko uncovers a startling discovery that connects Tatiana's investigation to the highest echelons of power. He must unravel a conspiracy that threatens to destabilize the fragile balance of modern Russia. Martin Cruz Smith, often hailed as "the master of the international thriller" by the *New York Times*, expertly weaves a narrative rich in atmosphere and authenticity. His masterful characterization and gritty, realistic plots have earned him widespread acclaim. This isn't just a thriller; it's a literary triumph that explores the complexities of Russian society, the burdens of history, and the human cost of corruption. "Tatiana" continues the tradition of superb Renko novels, showcasing Smith's gift for creating compelling characters and crafting narratives that resonate long after the final page is turned. Prepare to be captivated by a story that drips with tension, intrigue, and the chilling realism that only Martin Cruz Smith can deliver. A must-read for fans of intelligent thrillers and anyone fascinated by the enigmatic allure of Russia. Don't miss your chance to experience this "imaginative triumph," as lauded by the *Sunday Times*.