The Holy Thief: Korolev Mysteries Book 1 (The Korolev Series #1)

By: William Ryan

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Synopsis: As Stalin's Great Terror begins, a killer strikes . . .Captain Alexei Dimitrevich Korolev of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Moscow Militia, is asked to investigate. But when he discovers that the victim is an American citizen, the NKVD – the most feared organisation in Russia – becomes involved. As more bodies are discovered and the pressure from above builds, Korolev begins to question who he can trust; and who, in this Russia where fear, uncertainty and hunger prevails, are the real criminals. Soon, Korolev will find not only his moral and political ideals threatened, but also his life . . .The first in the Korolev historical crime series, William Ryan's The Holy Thief was shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger, the Theakston's Crime Novel of the Year and the Irish Fiction Award.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780230754768
Related ISBNs:: 9781447270133
Publisher:: Pan Macmillan
Date of Addition:: 03/25/19
Copyrighted By:: William Ryan
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Military, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers, Politics and Government
Reading Age:: 18–18
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.