Mal Red, Nick Stride
Mal Red, Nick Stride
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Mal Red
Man is Wolf to Man

Author: Nick Stride

Narrator: Nick Stride, Svetlana de Gier

Unabridged: 6 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Nick Stride

Published: 01/12/2026


Synopsis

When Nick Stride takes a construction contract at the British Embassy in Moscow, he never imagines it will force his family to flee across three continents or that his love for a Russian woman will entangle them with oligarchs, corrupt politicians, and the dark machinery of the Kremlin itself.After uncovering damning evidence of corruption while managing an undisclosed construction project for Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov, Nick faces an impossible stay silent and protect his family or expose the truth and risk everything. When he ultimately decides to become a whistleblower, Nick, his Russian wife Luda, and their two young children are forced to run - living as fugitives while fighting an increasingly desperate battle."MAL-Red" is a heart-wrenching true story of one family's fight for survival against seemingly insurmountable odds. From the frozen streets of Moscow to the sun-scorched Australian outback, Nick Stride's raw and unflinching memoir exposes the human cost of speaking truth while capturing a father's fierce determination to keep his family together against all odds. This is not just a story about corruption, though corruption runs through its veins. It's about the kind of love that makes you risk everything, that gives you the strength to face down both Kremlin politicians and immigration officials, that keeps you fighting even when all hope seems lost.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Derick on April 10, 2025

This book gripped me from the very beginning and stayed with me long after I turned the last page. MAL-Red isn’t just a memoir, it’s a raw, emotional rollercoaster that takes you deep into the heart of political corruption, personal sacrifice, and unwavering love. What I appreciated most was how hone......more

Goodreads review by Olivier on March 13, 2025

I found it an interesting read. Pretty crazy how the oligarchs went after them - even our own country isn't safe.......more

Goodreads review by May on March 13, 2025

Stride's memoir reads like a thriller, but the stakes are devastatingly real for this refugee family. I would hate to have been in his shoes. Incredible story, well narrated.......more

Goodreads review by Leslie on March 13, 2025

A gripping escape story that reveals the human cost of whistleblowing against one of Russia's most powerful men. Loved the feeling of the book, a real credit to the author.......more

Goodreads review by Karen on March 13, 2025

A masterful account of love, corruption, and the lengths one family will go to survive in modern Russia. Would def recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good read.......more