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Hotel Ukraine

The final Arkady Renko novel, from one of the undisputed masters of the political thriller

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Hotel Ukraine

By: Martin Cruz Smith
Narrated by: Jeremy Bobb
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 The rivetingly tense and timely conclusion to the Arkady Renko series – an iconic character from a titan of the political crime thriller genre.

When Arkady Renko is charged with investigating the murder of Alexei Kazasky, the Deputy Minister of Defence, he knows he has to tread carefully. Alexei Kazasky is a high-profile politician and has a complicated relationship with Putin. This investigation clearly has Kremlin approval, but, as with everything in Russia, things are not always what they seem.

Already preoccupied with his developing Parkinson’s, Arkady finds he has more to worry about. The war in Ukraine is gaining momentum, and his adopted son Zhenya has become involved with the Black Army, a Russo-Ukrainian group of hacktivists. Moreover, as Arkady digs deeper into Kazasky’s murder, he realizes that the man’s death may have been more politically motivated than he first assumed.

Now it seems that the people behind the killing have him firmly in their crosshairs – but this time Arkady’s life is not the only one on the line.

PRAISE FOR MARTIN CRUZ SMITH:

'Does more on a page than most writers manage in a chapter. He is unique and irreplaceable' MICK HERRON
'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? Crime Thrillers Espionage Mystery Political Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Russia
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Martin CS has been off the boil over the last few Renko novels and this is not as good as the earlier novels. It is stronger than the last novel which was not gripping and felt like a make weight. It’s a nice gentle end to this series which is enjoyable if light.

Nice farewell novel for Renko

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I have loved this series since Gorky Park. This final addition doesn't disappoint. farewell old friend

have loved this series since Gorky Park. this final book doesn't

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He left a fine collection of books his view of Russia since the Cold War is revealed a human society under the pressure of their
Own difficult history -as well as being great thrillers

Fine writer, sorry he has died,

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I’ve loved spending time with Arlady Reno over this last few decades. With the death of the author, this is sadly the end of the road. RIP Martin Cruz Smith. Thanks for everything.

Very sad this will be the last Reno novel

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