The Holy Thief, William Ryan
The Holy Thief, William Ryan
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The Holy Thief

Author: William Ryan, W.C. Ryan

Narrator: Seán Barrett

Unabridged: 10 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/25/2021

Synopsis

Moscow, 1936. In a deconsecrated church, a young woman is found dead, her mutilated body displayed on the altar for all to see. Captain Alexei Dimitrevich Korolev is asked to investigate. But when he discovers that the victim is an American citizen, the NKVD – the most feared organisation in Russia – becomes involved. Soon, Korolev’s every step is under close scrutiny and one false move will mean exile to the frozen camps of the far north. Committed to uncovering the truth, Korolov enters the realm of the Thieves, who run Moscow’s underworld. And as more bodies are discovered and the pressure from above builds, Korolev will find not only his moral and political ideals threatened, but also his life…

About William Ryan

William Ryan is author of The Holy Thief, which was a Barry Award Nominee for Best First Novel and shortlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year. Born in London, Ryan attended Trinity College, Dublin and completed his Masters in Creative Writing at St. Andrews University.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Maria

Realmente me ha gustado. Es una muy buena novela sobre Rusia y su particular visión del mundo.......more

Goodreads review by James

In 1936, Captain Alexei Korolev is a rising star in the Criminal Investigation Division of the Moscow Militia. He's called to the scene of a murder in a former church that now serves as a community center. There, a young woman has been tortured to death on the (former) altar. Korolev, is shocked by......more

Goodreads review by Paula

Loved the author's later novels,specially The Winter Guest,so I'm glad he distilled his prose,and can now weave a tight,interesting plot.If I' d read this one first,I wouldn't have given him another chance. Pompous,slow moving,clichèd.......more

Goodreads review by Liz

Having recently been introduced to the writing of this author by the lovely Sophie when she sent me a review copy of his new novel coming later this year – The Constant Soldier – which I liked a little bit, maybe (Yes I know I’ll shut up soon about it. Soon as in never) I immediately went and got hi......more

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