Anthony Olcott Pořadí knih

Exploring the unique perspective of crime and law enforcement in Russia, the book delves into the detektiv genre, revealing how it reflects societal views on morality and justice. Anthony Olcott analyzes key elements of thrillers—such as sex, theft, and murder—showing that Russians perceive police and criminals as interconnected aspects of human imperfection. This comprehensive study serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Russian culture and society, from newcomers to seasoned scholars.

An old cleaning woman caught at Magadan airport with sacks containing priceless furs...A tragic airline "accident" that kills a woman with a devastating secret...A sudden flurrying shift in the Soviet hierarchy...Such are the sinister threads which intertwine to thrust Ivan Duvakin into the menacing glace of KGB suspicions. — Now Duvakin is running for his life, plunged into the vortex of a deadly conspiracy that reaches from the top levels of Party command. His only ally is Galya, a woman doctor whose sensual charms mask a ferocious heart --and who may or may not be his ultimate betrayer.