Red Square
Red Square by Martin Cruz Smith, published by Pan Macmillan on August 5, 2002, is a modern fiction novel that follows homicide investigator Arkady Renko as he returns from exile in the Soviet Union. In a landscape where his country and job seem nearly lifeless, Renko confronts the vibrant yet dangerous world of the Russian mafia. As he navigates this treacherous environment, he is pursued by powerful crime lords and their ruthless associates, all while grappling with his feelings for defector Irina Asanova.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of survival and the complexities of love against a backdrop of crime and corruption. The story presents a vivid portrayal of Renko’s struggles as he seeks both personal and professional redemption in a society marked by stark contrasts. With 796 pages of intricate plotting and character development, this edition invites readers to explore the depths of a transformed Moscow and the challenges faced by those caught in its shadows.
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Back from exile in the hellish reaches of the Soviet Union, homicide investigator Arkady Renko discovers that his country, his Moscow, even his job, are nearly dead. But his enemies are very much alive, and foremost among them are the powerful black-market crime lords of the Russian mafia. Hounded by this terrifying new underworld, chased by the ruthless minions of the newly rich and powerful, and tempted by his great love, defector Irina Asanova, Arkady can only hope desperately for escape. But fate has something else in store.
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK
“Extraordinary.”
–Time
“Sharply, evocatively written and elaborately plotted . . . [Red Square] should find as many friends as did Gorky Park.”
–The Washington Post Book World
“Gripping . . . Smith at his best.”
–The Wall Street Journal
“A crackling suspense thriller.”
–The Boston Globe
“Fascinating . . . powerful.”
–The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Absorbing.”
–The New York Times
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