The Arkady Renko Novels - 9: The Siberian Dilemma

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From the award-winning author of Gorky Park comes a breathtaking novel featuring investigator Arkady Renko, who travels deep into Siberia to find missing journalist Tatiana Petrovna. Renko, Tatiana’s part-time lover, hasn’t seen her since she left for an assignment over a month ago. When she fails to arrive on her scheduled train, he becomes convinced something is wrong. While others dismiss his concerns, knowing Tatiana’s tendency to disappear during assignments, Renko is acutely aware of her enemies and their willingness to silence her. His quest takes him from Lake Baikal to Chita, where he discovers Tatiana has been profiling political dissident Mikhail Kuznetsov, a rising star in the oil industry and a serious threat to Putin’s regime. However, Kuznetsov's image becomes tarnished when he is linked to the murder of his business partner, Boris Benz. In a harsh landscape filled with shamans, wealthy oligarchs, and legends of sea monsters, Renko must rely on his instincts to rescue Tatiana. This latest installment in the series offers a gripping exploration of contemporary Russia, revealing the intricate world of political intrigue and corruption, all delivered with the author’s signature wit and insight.