Alina Adams schreibt fesselnde Kriminalromane, die oft an der Ostküste angesiedelt sind und jüdische Kultur und Themen einfließen lassen. Ihr Schreibstil zeichnet sich durch ausgeprägten Humor aus, der mit komplexen Handlungssträngen verwoben ist und Aspekte von Identität und Tradition erforscht. Adams schafft ansprechende Erzählungen, die die Leser durch ihre besondere Atmosphäre in ihren Bann ziehen. Ihre Werke sind bekannt für ihre cleveren Rätsel und sympathischen Charaktere.
A cryptic question from Lena's dying father leads her on a transformative journey after his passing. As she uncovers the truth behind his words, Lena discovers revelations that profoundly impact her life and understanding of her family. This exploration of hidden truths and personal growth delves into themes of loss, discovery, and the complexities of familial relationships.
"Odessa, 1931. Marrying the handsome, wealthy Edward Gordon, Daria - born Dvora Kaganovitch - has fulfilled her mother's dreams. But a woman's plans are no match for the crushing power of Stalin's repressive Soviet state. To survive, Daria is forced to rely on the kindness of a man who takes pride in his own coarseness ... Odessa, 1970. Brilliant young Natasha Crystal is determined to study mathematics. But the Soviets do not allow Jewish students - even those as brilliant as Natasha - to attend an institute as prestigious as Odessa University. With her hopes for the future dashed, Natasha must find a new purpose - one that leads her into the path of a dangerous young man ... Brighton Beach, 2019. Zoe Venakovsky, known to her family as Zoya, has worked hard to leave the suffocating streets and small minds of Brighton Beach behind her - only to find that what she's tried to outrun might just hold her true happiness. Moving from a Siberian gulag to the underground world of Soviet refuseniks to oceanside Brooklyn, The Nesting Dolls is a heartbreaking yet ultimately redemptive story of circumstance, choice, and consequence - and three dynamic unforgettable women, all who will face hardships that force them to compromise their dreams as they fight to fulfill their destinies."--Publisher's description
From the author of "Sarah Hughes: Skating to the Stars" comes the first title in a new mystery series. Set in the cutthroat world of figure skating, "Murder on Ice" introduces amateur sleuth Rebecca "Bex" Levy, a researcher for a 24-hour skating network. Original.