Black Sun

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For fans of Red Sparrow and Child 44 comes a chilling and cinematic thriller set in 1961 in one of the most secretive locations in Soviet history Ten days before the test of largest nuclear device in history, a KGB officer must investigate the murder of one of the architects of the bomb, and unravel a conspiracy that could set the world on fire.It is the dawn of the 1960s In order to investigate the gruesome death of a brilliant, young physicist, KGB officer Major Alexander Vasin must leave Moscow for Arzamas 16, a top secret research city that does not appear on any map There he comes up against the brightest, most cut throat brain trust in Russia who, on the orders of Nikita Khrushchev himself, are building the largest nuclear bomb ever created RDS 220 is a project of such vital national importance that, unlike everyone else in the Soviet Union, the scientists of Arzamas 16 are free to think and act, live and love as they wishas long as they complete the project, and build the most powerful nuclear device ever known With intricately plotted machinations, secrets and surveillance, corrupt politicos and puppet masters in the Politburo, and one devastating weapon, Owen Matthews has crafted a timely, terrific, and fast paced thriller set at the height and in the heart of Soviet power. Best Download Black Sun [ Author ] Owen Matthews [ Kindle ePUB or eBook ] – kino-fada.fr If you love books like Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith, then this book is for you I have read the Arkady Renko novels and this is so reminiscent of one There is the tension of constantly being watched by your comrades and the Cold War pressure of the Arms Race Our investigator is Major Alexander Vasin of State Security, Special Cases Branch Vasin was a former Moscow Police Detective and unlike most of his colleagues, he likes to get to the truth Some officers in the KGB and Police are If you love books like Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith, then this book is for you I have read the Arkady Renko...3.5 5There were many aspects of this book that I liked a lot I think the fact that this is based off of true events is really cool I think the secrets that the Soviet Union had, especailly as far as their science goes, is really interesting and kinda crazy Obviously I m not sure how true the events in this book are, but just the idea of it being true is really pretty cool.The amout of emphasis that went into talking about how they were constatly being listened to and watched, was one of my 3.5 5There were many aspects of this book that I liked a lot I think the fact that this is based off of true events is really cool I think the secrets that the Soviet Union had, especailly as far as their science goes, is really interesting and kinda crazy Obviously I m not sure how true the events in this book are, but just the idea of it being true is really pretty cool.The amout of emphasis that went into talking about how they were constatly being listened to and watched, was one of my favorite parts I liked reading about Vasin escaping his shadows and how he could outsmart them a lot It really showed his knowledge of his profession in the KGB, but also how not even the m...Cold War historical mystery set in a secret USSR nuclear weapons research center Very slow paced, with mediocre character development If you read the Note from the Author section at the end first, you ll basically have the entire mystery figured out very early on Disappointing.I ve always been fascinated by the Soviet Union I visited it a couple of times and both were extraordinary and fantastic experiences and I was drawn to this It s based on a true story, which makes the setting and premise all thehorrifying I found the prose a little clinical and cold perhaps not surprising considering it s set in Russia s frozen north and my attention did stray a little in the second half, but overall this is a clever, thought provoking and very disturbing Cold War I ve always been fascinated by the Soviet Union I visited it a couple of...This book did an excellent job of narrating the cold war and the fear it instilled within those in Russia The clandestine decisions that were common in the era are brought to light in a realistic fashion Very well written and easy to follow Highly recommended.A well written book that took me a little while to get into but in the end was worth the effort Vasin is sent to a secret town in Russia that is building a bomb so powerful, it will make the thought of war unpalatable He works the key players off each other and treads lightly as he works to uncover whether an apparent suicide was instead murder He uncovers secrets and works to make sure him own secrets and kept hidden A worthy read for those who like books from the Russian point of view A well written book that took me a little while to get into but in the end was w...I usually steer clear of who done it novels but this one audio book caught my attention and kept it till the end The end got a bit tedious and I think the book was maybe two or three chapters too long I didn t realize this was a fictional novel about a true historical ev...Whether you enjoy learning about the USSR race to space and building an bomb to spies, intrigue, mystery and or exceptional writing, this book is all of that A superb read.New Russian detective series in the making Based on true events, this was brilliant Secret city in Russia where they manufactured the RDS 220, the most powerful nuclear bomb Colonel Vasin, who works f...Owen Matthews s Black Sun follows Major Alexander Vasin as he investigates the apparent suicide of a scientist at a secret Soviet nuclear research facility Throughout his investigation, Vasin questions whether it s possible for men and women to be consistently good in an amoral or immoral society With well placed backstory, unexpected friendships and attractions, and the myriad pressures of being a member of a post Stalinist KGB which nonetheless carries the previous generation s scars, Owen Matthews s Black Sun follows Major Alexander Vasin as he investigates the apparent suicide of a scientist at a secret Soviet nuclear research facility Throughout his investigation, Vasin questions whether it s possible for men and women to be consistently good in an amoral or immoral society With well placed backstory, unexpected friendships and attractions, and the myriad pressures of being a member of a post Stalinist KGB which nonetheless carries the previous generation s scars, Matthews layers Vasin s conflicts to crea...

Black Sun
  • English
  • 05 January 2019
  • Hardcover
  • 309 pages
  • 0385543409
  • Owen Matthews
  • Black Sun