Russia Mystery

When Ruth Miller returns a dropped scarf to Elena Shilkov, she is whisked from a dreary shared house to a world of unimagined luxury. The super-rich Russian wants a new personal assistant and won't take no for an answer. Ruth gets accommodation, a credit card and a complete wardrobe makeover. And she's good at the job; distributing gifts, attending galas, dealing with the high-society movers and shakers fighting for Elena's attention. Then the sinister truth begins to reveal itself, that nothing is quite what it seems in Elena's dangerous, deceptive world.

Three Russian agents are searching Ukraine for a stolen thermonuclear warhead. America suspects the warhead isn’t really stolen, and its detonation just a pretext to let Russia seize Ukraine. Will the agents find the warhead before it is used, and starts WWIII? This will be the Russian agents’ greatest challenge yet.

Meet John Caul, the government's go-to operative when situations demand swift, decisive action, often delivered through the barrel of a gun. Armed with a special license that allows him to break any law to safeguard the United Kingdom, Caul is the man for missions where others would falter. But his latest mission is unlike any other, with stakes higher than ever before. "Rakehell" introduces a dark and complex world of thrilling action, where villains' schemes can succeed, altering the global landscape in ways no one could have predicted. As the world teeters on the brink of catastrophe, ...

A 23-year-old law student commits suicide in broad daylight in Moscow's Alexander Gardens. Fandorin is put on the case to find out what drove him to it, a case that deepens as he discovers that the young man was the son of a rich and influential factory owner. The story is enhanced by its authentic backdrop of 19th century Russia. After all, it's difficult to keep your mind on a case when the new Dostoyevsky novel has just hit the shops.

Investigator Arkady Renko, the pariah of the Moscow prosecutor's office, has been assigned the thankless job of investigating a new phenomenon: late-night subway riders report seeing the ghost of Joseph Stalin on the platform of the Chistye Prudy Metro station. The illusion seems part political hocus-pocus and also part wishful thinking, for among many Russians Stalin is again popular - the bloody dictator can boast a two-to-one approval rating.

Inca the Siberian Kitty can’t wait to visit her homeland, Russia. The detective kitty learns that a local museum needs her crime-solving skills to track down a valuable stolen Fabergé Egg. With her trusty diary in tow, Inca leaps whisker-first down a trail of clues that leads into the famous Peterhof Palace located in Peterhof close to Saint Petersburg, Russia. She learns about the country’s rich history and just how important it is to restore the famous Fabergé Egg to its rightful place in the Fabergé Museum.

From New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart comes an out-of-print book that has been revised and updated, with never before read scenes. “Hart has taken world building to a glorious new level...Rena Drake is a great character." (Booked and Loaded) Since the Banishment, Rena has become the Drakan Enforcer, cleaning up the messes her dragon brethren make in order to keep their presence in the human world hidden. When a group of rogue Drakan begins killing dragons who refuse to join the army of the Destroyer—the dragon they believe will become their true king—Rena has no choice ...

At an international conference in Prague, Lt. Col. Jon Smith, an Army research doctor specializing in infectious diseases and secretly an agent attached to Covert-One, is contacted by a Russian colleague, Dr. Valentine Petrenko. Petrenko is concerned about a small cluster of mysterious deaths in Moscow and about the Russian government's refusal to release publicly any information or data on the outbreak. When the two meet, they are attacked by a group of mysterious men and Petrenko is killed. His notes and medical samples are lost, and Smith barely escapes with his life.

Would you kill in order to win? The Games reach their climax—for some it's a way to stay in power, for others it's just one more thing to be destroyed. With the Russian Presidential vote just a year away, the challengers need to make their move. The world will soon know who they are, as will the President—secrecy can only hide them for a little while longer. An international lender calls in a huge bailout loan, destroying an entire Banking Union in the process. A man is gunned down in the streets of St Petersburg, his crime being he spoke to the wrong people. And a high-ranking ...

Life isn't fair... and neither is death. Billionaires don't easily fall — and they'll do whatever it takes to hold on to their power. With the Games nearing their ten-year celebration, things are in place for one massive Hunt. To win means millions in prize money... ...But to lose means death. For fans of spy novels and thrillers, Alex and Anissa are back in another nonstop fast-paced adventure thriller, perfect for the armchair traveler.#1 International Crime Thriller author. What readers are saying: "Clever. Fun and enlightening, this tale continues deeper into the machinations of ...

New York Times best-selling author Eric Van Lustbader presents a new story about the rogue secret agent who has lost his memory created by internationally best-selling novelist Robert Ludlum. Jason Bourne is searching for an elusive cadre of terrorists planning to destroy America's most strategic natural resources - and needs the help of his longtime friend, General Boris Karpov. Karpov, the newly appointed head of Russia's most feared spy agency, FSB-2, is one of the most determined, honorable, and justice-hungry men that Bourne knows. But Karpov has made a deal with the devil.

This novel from lauded and bestselling author John le Carré follows Barley Blair, a British publisher, who finds himself unexpectedly entangled in Cold War espionage.

In the midst of Putin’s war on Ukraine, his most famous spy, Yuri Kozlov—known as the Russian James Bond—is among those who defect to the United States in protest. But Yuri’s intentions are anything but clear, and he’ll be forced to decide where his loyalty truly lies before his luck runs out.

The world is unraveling. John Caul is the last thread. In the explosive sequel to Rakehell, secret agent John Caul faces a brutal new reality: orchestrated violence is tearing down governments, and an unseen hand is shaping the future. The rules have changed—and survival means rewriting them. Pitted against Angel, a lethal assassin who matches him move for move, Caul must uncover a global conspiracy before it’s too late. Allies are scarce. Enemies are everywhere. And with winter closing in, every decision could be fatal. The wolves are hunting. Caul is running out of time. Praise for ...

In the middle of the space race between China and India, a spy gets hold of the Chang'e mission lunar module plans to sell them to the highest bidder, but the spy is intercepted in Burma. About to unleash a war between the two great nuclear powers of Asia, a European diplomat will accidentally come across a network to recover the plans at all costs and try to avoid the start of a third world war.

Former special-ops soldier and now an analyst for the think tank Vektor, Max Anger would kill to move on from the scars of his past - if only for the sake of Pashie, his girlfriend and fellow operative, who wants out of the battle zone. For them, a normal life is just one more dangerous uncertainty. Especially now that evil is hitting closer to home. Sofia Karlsson of the Swedish police wants Max’s help in a high-profile and high-stakes murder investigation: the hunt for a serial killer stalking the streets of Stockholm, who’s eliminating his victims in gruesome ways.

One prison, one agent, one ultimate test of determination. Trapped in the depths of Russia's most impenetrable fortress, Alex, a captured MI6 agent, clings to hope amidst the despair of his forgotten existence. As the clock ticks down on his survival, MI6 races against time to uncover his location and mount a daring rescue mission. But he's an inmate who doesn't officially exist. And no one's ever escaped the Black Dolphin. With the threat of discovery looming, will they reach him before it's too late? Can they succeed in rescuing him, or will the Russian President's wrath seal his fate ...

The Friends. The Foes. The Threats. All worlds collide in this gripping series finale! Russia stands on the brink of a new era—their President riding high in popularity, and this no longer merely in her own nation. As political and economic worlds zone in on Rome, host of a significant conference, so do the Russian President’s enemies. Her first international trip makes her more vulnerable than ever. Yet she’s ready for them. Even British MI6 have been tasked with keeping her alive, for now. Will they see this through? Can the President trust anyone? From the International Bestselling...

“So believable it could be a journalistic exposé.” A new leader. Many old dangers. One true Menace. The dust settles on an election result. A new era beckons. Many want to stop him, but is anyone foolish enough to try? The deadliest sniper in modern Russian history, an IRA monster long thought dead, is playing games. Three MI6 agents are taking matters into their own hands, but will it be enough? The Russian President has his fingers everywhere—building, planning, waiting. ...But what becomes of the ousted President—leave him alone, or make sure he can never return? From the Best-...

“High-paced, riveting and incredibly satisfying.” An uncontrollable president. Three unflinching agents. One epic finale. The threat is not the foreign invader, but the danger within. Now they need silencing. Who dares stop him? Nations, governments and individuals. The president has a secret which he'll use to threaten meltdown on all fronts. And what of the British and MI6? Operating within the law is no longer their only option. Yet, a greater threat remains; watching, waiting—ready to pounce! From the bestselling author of twenty-four titles, including The Tablet, comes the sixth ...