Eye of the Red Tsar (Inspector Pekkala, #1)

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This riveting suspense debut introduces both a stellar new voice and a remarkable detective, an outsider who must use his extraordinary talents to solve the one case that may redeem him Shortly after midnight on July 17, 1918, the imprisoned family of Tsar Nicholas Romanov was awakened and led down to the basement of the Ipatiev house There they were summarily executed Their bodies were hidden away, the location a secret of the Soviet state.A decade later, one man lives in purgatory, banished to a forest on the outskirts of humanity Pekkala was once the most trusted secret agent of the Romanovs, the right hand man of the Tsar himself Now he is Prisoner 4745 P, living a harsh existence in which even the strongest vanish into the merciless Soviet winter.But the state needs Pekkala one last time The man who knew the Romanovs best is given a final mission catch their killers, locate the royal child rud to be alive, and give Stalin the international coup he craves Find the bodies, Pekkala is told, and you will find your freedom Find the survivor of that bloody night and you will change history.In a land of uneasy alliances and deadly treachery, pursuing clues that have eluded everyone, Pekkala is thrust into the past where he once reigned There he will meet the man who betrayed him and the woman he loved and lost in the fires of rebellion and uncover a secret so shocking that it will shake to its core the land he loves.With stunning period detail and crackling suspense, Eye of the Red Tsar introduces a complex and compelling investigator in a fiercely intelligent thriller perfect for readers of Gorky Park, Child 44, and City of Thieves. Free Download eBook Eye of the Red Tsar (Inspector Pekkala, #1) by Sam Eastland – kino-fada.fr Another new series for me, which I ve been meaning to get around to for a while now Having recently completed the David Downing s excellent Station series this will be my first foray into the status quo on the other side that of the Soviet Union in the interwar war years, a period ive studied but not really read about so it ll be interesting to see how much is familiar to me looking forward to it as heard good things about the writing style.We start after the Russian revolution wh Another new series for me, which I ve been meaning to get around to for a while now Having recently completed the David Downing s excellent Station series this will be my first foray into the status quo on the other side that of the Soviet Union in the interwar war years, a period ive studied but not really read about so it ll be interesting to see how much is familiar to me looking forward to it as heard good things about the writing style.We start after the Russian revolution which is apt Being the 100 year anniversary this year I think with a prologue which features the Tsar his family in their last moments. then fast forward to Siberia 1929 which is the present day for the story where we meet Pekkala also known as the Emerald Eye which reduces everyone to fear trepidation when it s mentioned which is quite amusing.The present day story starts in a Gulag where it seems most Russians were in or passed through at some time post Russian revolution there we pick up Pekkala s tale which is tol...I enjoyed this one, but it gets two stars because, after writing this review, I realized my enjoyment hadto do with the subject matter than with the actual merits of the book I ve always had a fascination with Russian history, especially anything dealing with the Romanovs and the Revolution I ve devoured numerous books on the subject, but this one fell short of my hopes for three reasons.First, the suspense, for me, was dampened by knowledge of the Romanovs fate True, you d have to liv I enjoyed this one, but it gets two stars because, after writing this review, I realized my enjoyment hadto do with the subject matter than with the actual merits of the book I ve always had a fascination with Russian history, especially anything dealing with the Romanovs and the Revolution I ve devoured numerous books on the subject, but this one fell short of my hopes for three reasons.First, the suspense, for me, was dampened by knowledge of the Romanovs fate True, you d have to live under a rock not to know how Russia s royal family met their end, but this is a novel of suspense, so that knowledge hurts it The story centers around Inspector Pekkala the most trusted man of Tsar Nicholas II and his investigation into the disappearance of the Romanovs during the Revolution Officially, they were all executed, but the...I am always looking for serial novels that I can reador less in a sitting or two, that fall into the general category of crime or mystery, and that keep me turning the page with a heightened level of anticipation A Barnes and Noble staff member recommended Sam Eastland s Eye of the Red Tsar It is the first in a series of, to date, two works that will engage its protagonist in a variety of investigations in Stalin s Soviet Union Eastland s choice of the staging area of the series undou I am always looking for serial novels that I can reador less in a sitting or two, that fall into the general category of crime or mystery, and that keep me turning the page with a heighte...Rating 3.5 of fiveThe Book Report Pekkala is the Tsar s most powerful subject, the only one with the power to arrest even the Tsar himself for crimes against Russia The Revolution, naturally enough, ends that power, and Pekkala endures torture and isolation forthan a decade before Comrade Stalin needs Pekkala s unique skills and knowledge to solve a lingering mystery Who actually killed the Tsar, since it wasn t Moscow s orders to do so Did any of the Romanovs survive Ekaterinburg T Rating 3.5 of fiveThe Book Report Pekkala is the Tsar s most powerful subject, the only one with the power to arrest even the Tsar himself for crimes against Russia The Revolution, naturally enough, ends that power, and Pekkala endures torture and...Sam Eastland s first as far as I can tell novel offers an intriguing setting the Soviet Union in 1929 HIstorical novels of Russia abound, but most are set either in Tsarist times or in recent decades Eastland s protagonist, Pekkala his first name, like Spenser s, is never given , was a detective who was very close to Tsar Nicholas II and his family After the revolution he was sent to a Siberian labor camp, where he managed to survive in conditi...Mysteries within mysteries I loved the complexity of this plot I ve been having some great luck with first novels lately, and this is another excellent one The story takes place in 1929 and presents some fresh twists on the old what really happened to the Romanovs conundrum It s meticulously researched for period detail Parts of the book were so fascinating that I almost wished it was longer, but I appreciate the author s all too rare ability to keep it tight and contained There s a sup Mysteries within mysteries I loved the complexity of this plot I ve been having some great luck with fi...I find Russian history fascinating Russia has been through so many changes and often in a very dramatic way With the inclusion of the Romanov family demise and the political landscape 10 years after their death, the author imbued the story with a dramatic and desperate feel I was amazed that Pekkala would be so calm after all he d been through, it just seems like you would want to rail at the system or disappear as soon as you could but I like him as a detective character, that same calmness I find Russian history fascinating Russia has been through so many changes and often in a very dramatic way With the inclusion of the Romanov family demise and the political landscape 10 years after their death, the author imbued the story with a dramatic and desperate feel I was amazed that Pekkala would be so calm after all he d been through, it just seems like you would want to rail at the system or disappear as soon as you could but I like him as a detective character, that ...What Eastland does best is his excruciating attention to period detail The emblems on buttons, the texture of the wall in the prison, the kinds of army rations his characters endure, are all presented precisely and deliberately It also helps that this book covers a topic and a period that I knew very little about previously, and this also added to the charm A minor point where the book falls short is the amount of time it spends on the main character s relationship with his estranged brother What Eastland does best is his excruciating attention to period detail The emblems on buttons, the texture of the wall in the prison, the kinds of army rations his characters endure, are all presented precisely and deliberately It also helps that this book covers a topic and a period that I knew very little about previously, and this also added to the charm A minor point where the book falls short is the amount of time it spends on the main character s relationship with his estranged brother Because so much time is spent on the relationship, I wish I understood their backstory better, or cared about itThe facts are there, but there is very little emotional investment in them The ending too, left a little bit to be desired, but I wasn t overwhelmingly disappointed All told, though, Eastland presents a mashup of suspense, historical fiction, and detective fiction in a way that offers authentic flavor and originality I enjoyed this book very much Sometimes, I wished that his character s dial...This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers To view it, click here Bettie s BooksThis review has been 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Eye of the Red Tsar (Inspector Pekkala, #1)
  • English
  • 06 March 2018
  • Hardcover
  • 278 pages
  • 0553807811
  • Sam Eastland
  • Eye of the Red Tsar (Inspector Pekkala, #1)