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Book Review of Gorky Park (Arkady Renko, Bk 1)

Gorky Park (Arkady Renko, Bk 1)
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A gripping crime thriller set in the late Soviet Union rich in characters, suspense & intrigue. A high profile triple murder forces the powers that be to call in Arkady Renko, the chief homicide investigator, despite their obvious wish the case not be probed too deeply. However, Renko takes his profession seriously, and when his inquiries lead him to a rich, well-connected and apparently ruthless American fur dealer as his prime suspect, he is compelled to pursue it to its impolitic conclusion, despite relentless interference from the KGB, FBI and American & Russian police.