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Stuart Kaminsky

Black Knight in Red Square

A terrorist at the Moscow Film Festival plots an international incident.
Built in the twilight of the Tsarist state, Moscow's Metropole Hotel is a poignant reminder of the decadence of the last regime. But today its corridors are musty, its rooms are dank, and now its restaurant is the scene of a quadruple murder. Four men — one American, one Japanese, and two citizens of Mother Russia — share a meal of smoked salmon, caviar, and two bottles of vodka. In the morning, all are found dead, blood on their lips and faces contorted in pain.

To keep the killings under wraps, the Kremlin hands the investigation over to famously discreet police investigator Porfiry Rostnikov. A terrorist is targeting foreigners to embarrass the Soviet state, and the killer will happily sacrifice any Russian who gets in the way.

324 printed pages
Copyright owner
Head of Zeus
Publication year
2014
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  • Ирина Осипенкоhas quoted4 years ago
    “If the KGB knew about our meeting,” said Seven, “you would not be seeing anyone for a long time. You might not live very long.”

    “You are not very good at this,” said the dark-eyed one, “not good at all. If you get away with the plan, it will be because of what I do, what I plan. You’re wasting time with these games. I’ve got to get back or someone might grow suspicious about where I’ve been. The cash now, and all of it.”

    Robert nodded to Seven, who went to a briefcase on the table and extracted a package.

    “If you—” Seven began, but a gesture from Robert stopped her words. She handed the package to the visitor.
  • Ирина Осипенкоhas quoted4 years ago
    Irina jumped back quickly, banging her shoulder against the open door.
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