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Child 44

Child 44

Author(s): Tom Rob Smith

Location(s): Russia

Genre(s): Thriller

Era(s): 1950s

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This is a thriller set in 1950s Stalinist Russia, a regime that balks at nothing and executes opponents without conscience. It wanted to be seen as the perfect society. A series of brutal murders shatter this image, but if it is the work of a serial killer, then denial is the first response.

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A fast paced novel that keeps the reader engaged.

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This is an exciting, fascinating and thought provoking read. Set in 1953 (the year of Stalin’s death) the book has two themes: firstly the investigation of a crime, and secondly what life was like under Stalin for ordinary people...

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