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Leo Demidov knows this better than most. A rising, prominent officer in the State Security force, Leo is a former war hero whose only ambition is to serve his country. To defend this workers' paradise--and to guarantee a secure life for his parents, and for his wife, Raisa--Leo has spent his career guarding against threats to the State. Ideological crimes--crimes of thought, crimes of disloyalty, crimes against the revolution--are forcefully suppressed, without question.

And then the impossible happens. A different kind of criminal--a murderer--is on the loose, killing at will. At the same time, Leo finds himself demoted and denounced by his enemies, all but sentenced to death. The only way to salvage what remains of his life is to uncover this criminal. But in a society that is officially paradise, it's a crime against the state to suggest that a murderer--much less a serial killer--is in their midst. To save his life and the lives of his family, Leo must confront the vast resources and reach of the security forces with only Raisa remaining at his side, to find and stop a criminal that the State won't admit even exists.]]> 2161733 24 2167258 book 1 4 2008 Child 44 total:2463|5:664|4:1107|3:541|2:120|1:31| 2463 9642 3892 764 981834 3.87 2802 883 41934952 337591 2161733 0446402397 9780446402392 668 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645m/2161733.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645s/2161733.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2161733.Child_44 3.92 2140 A relentless page-turner.
A terrifying evocation of a paranoid world where no one can be trusted.
A surprising, unexpected story of love and family, of hope and resilience.
CHILD 44 is a thriller unlike any you have ever read.

"There is no crime."

Stalin's <st1:place w:st="on">Soviet Union</st1:place> strives to be a paradise for its workers, providing for all of their needs. One of its fundamental pillars is that its citizens live free from the fear of ordinary crime and criminals.

But in this society, millions do live in fear . . . of the State. Death is a whisper away. The mere suspicion of ideological disloyalty-owning a book from the decadent West, the wrong word at the wrong time-sends millions of innocents into the Gulags or to their executions. Defending the system from its citizens is the MGB, the State Security Force. And no MGB officer is more courageous, conscientious, or idealistic than Leo Demidov.

A war hero with a beautiful wife, Leo lives in relative luxury in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place>, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition has been to serve his country. For this greater good, he has arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. A different kind of criminal-a murderer-is on the loose, killing at will. At the same time, Leo finds himself demoted and denounced by his enemies, his world turned upside down, and every belief he's ever held shattered. The only way to save his life and the lives of his family is to uncover this criminal. But in a society that is officially paradise, it's a crime against the State to suggest that a murderer-much less a serial killer-is in their midst. Exiled from his home, with only his wife, Raisa, remaining at his side, Leo must confront the vast resources and reach of the MBG to find and stop a criminal that the State won't admit even exists.]]> 2008 5 13 false Fri May 30 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Apr 13 16:44:57 -0700 2008 Mon Jan 05 00:38:23 -0800 2009 more...]]> 24792137 1177534 3360518 0446402389 9780446402385 45 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1213107191m/3360518.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1213107191s/3360518.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3360518.Child_44 3.87 143
Leo, a war hero and his beautiful wife live in luxury in Moscow, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition is to serve his country. For this greater good, he is arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. Leo discovers that a serial killer has brutally murdered more than 40 children and is still on the loose. At the same time, Leo, who has subsequently been demoted and denounced by his enemies, must uncover the criminal and in turn, save his life and that of his family.

The book offers several twists and turns and is slow to engage the reader as the author feels compelled to offer a very vivid description of the life and times of the Russian citizens. However, the second half of the book -(pg 267) - to it's conclusion is a riviting, "can't put it down" read. ]]> 2008 4 6 false Fri Jun 20 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 18 07:16:51 -0700 2008 Tue Jul 01 08:23:54 -0700 2008 more...]]> 24351938 166437 2161733 0446402397 9780446402392 668 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645m/2161733.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645s/2161733.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2161733.Child_44 3.91 2463 A relentless page-turner.
A terrifying evocation of a paranoid world where no one can be trusted.
A surprising, unexpected story of love and family, of hope and resilience.
CHILD 44 is a thriller unlike any you have ever read.

"There is no crime."

Stalin's <st1:place w:st="on">Soviet Union</st1:place> strives to be a paradise for its workers, providing for all of their needs. One of its fundamental pillars is that its citizens live free from the fear of ordinary crime and criminals.

But in this society, millions do live in fear . . . of the State. Death is a whisper away. The mere suspicion of ideological disloyalty-owning a book from the decadent West, the wrong word at the wrong time-sends millions of innocents into the Gulags or to their executions. Defending the system from its citizens is the MGB, the State Security Force. And no MGB officer is more courageous, conscientious, or idealistic than Leo Demidov.

A war hero with a beautiful wife, Leo lives in relative luxury in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place>, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition has been to serve his country. For this greater good, he has arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. A different kind of criminal-a murderer-is on the loose, killing at will. At the same time, Leo finds himself demoted and denounced by his enemies, his world turned upside down, and every belief he's ever held shattered. The only way to save his life and the lives of his family is to uncover this criminal. But in a society that is officially paradise, it's a crime against the State to suggest that a murderer-much less a serial killer-is in their midst. Exiled from his home, with only his wife, Raisa, remaining at his side, Leo must confront the vast resources and reach of the MBG to find and stop a criminal that the State won't admit even exists.]]> 2008 4 4 false Thu Jun 12 14:33:43 -0700 2008 Mon Aug 04 18:16:38 -0700 2008
Leo Dem...more...]]> 17517113 502324 2161733 0446402397 9780446402392 668 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645m/2161733.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645s/2161733.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2161733.Child_44 3.91 2463 A relentless page-turner.
A terrifying evocation of a paranoid world where no one can be trusted.
A surprising, unexpected story of love and family, of hope and resilience.
CHILD 44 is a thriller unlike any you have ever read.

"There is no crime."

Stalin's <st1:place w:st="on">Soviet Union</st1:place> strives to be a paradise for its workers, providing for all of their needs. One of its fundamental pillars is that its citizens live free from the fear of ordinary crime and criminals.

But in this society, millions do live in fear . . . of the State. Death is a whisper away. The mere suspicion of ideological disloyalty-owning a book from the decadent West, the wrong word at the wrong time-sends millions of innocents into the Gulags or to their executions. Defending the system from its citizens is the MGB, the State Security Force. And no MGB officer is more courageous, conscientious, or idealistic than Leo Demidov.

A war hero with a beautiful wife, Leo lives in relative luxury in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place>, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition has been to serve his country. For this greater good, he has arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. A different kind of criminal-a murderer-is on the loose, killing at will. At the same time, Leo finds himself demoted and denounced by his enemies, his world turned upside down, and every belief he's ever held shattered. The only way to save his life and the lives of his family is to uncover this criminal. But in a society that is officially paradise, it's a crime against the State to suggest that a murderer-much less a serial killer-is in their midst. Exiled from his home, with only his wife, Raisa, remaining at his side, Leo must confront the vast resources and reach of the MBG to find and stop a criminal that the State won't admit even exists.]]> 2008 4 4 false Sun Mar 16 10:54:21 -0700 2008 Tue Mar 11 10:45:38 -0700 2008 Sun Mar 16 10:53:53 -0700 2008 more...]]> 23654277 10378 3302577 1847371272 9781847371270 28 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3302577.Child_44 3.88 89 Child 44, a frightening, chilling, almost unbelievable horror story about the very worst that Stalin's henchmen could manage. In this worker's paradise, superior in every way to the decadent West, the citizen's needs are met: health care, food, shelter, security. All one must offer in exchange are work and loyalty to the State. Leo Demidov is a believer, a former war hero who loves his country and wants only to serve it well. He puts contradictions out of his mind and carries on. Until something happens that he cannot ignore. A serial killer of children is on the loose, and the State cannot admit it.

To admit that such a murderer is committing these crimes is itself a crime against the State. Instead of coming to terms with it, the State's official position is that it is merely coincidental that children have been found dead, perhaps from accidents near the railroad tracks, perhaps from a person deemed insane, or, worse still, homosexual. But why does each victim have his or her stomach excised, a string around the ankle, and a mouth full of dirt? Coincidence? Leo, in disgrace and exiled to a country village, doesn't think so. How can he prove it when he is being pursued like a common criminal himself? He and his wife, Raisa, set out to find the killer. The revelations that follow are jaw-dropping and the suspense doesn't let up. This is a debut novel worth reading. --Valerie Ryan

]]> 2008 0 3 false Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Jun 03 20:38:05 -0700 2008 Fri Jun 06 04:46:53 -0700 2008
No, not really. As they used to say in Soviet Russia, I keed, I keed.

I was mostly just unhooked here, not gripped by context, protagonist, or plot. It was all fine enough, but.... meh. It did irritate me a little that the conceit (the hero...more...]]> 34422389 1526851 2161733 0446402397 9780446402392 668 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645m/2161733.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645s/2161733.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2161733.Child_44 3.91 2463 A relentless page-turner.
A terrifying evocation of a paranoid world where no one can be trusted.
A surprising, unexpected story of love and family, of hope and resilience.
CHILD 44 is a thriller unlike any you have ever read.

"There is no crime."

Stalin's <st1:place w:st="on">Soviet Union</st1:place> strives to be a paradise for its workers, providing for all of their needs. One of its fundamental pillars is that its citizens live free from the fear of ordinary crime and criminals.

But in this society, millions do live in fear . . . of the State. Death is a whisper away. The mere suspicion of ideological disloyalty-owning a book from the decadent West, the wrong word at the wrong time-sends millions of innocents into the Gulags or to their executions. Defending the system from its citizens is the MGB, the State Security Force. And no MGB officer is more courageous, conscientious, or idealistic than Leo Demidov.

A war hero with a beautiful wife, Leo lives in relative luxury in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place>, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition has been to serve his country. For this greater good, he has arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. A different kind of criminal-a murderer-is on the loose, killing at will. At the same time, Leo finds himself demoted and denounced by his enemies, his world turned upside down, and every belief he's ever held shattered. The only way to save his life and the lives of his family is to uncover this criminal. But in a society that is officially paradise, it's a crime against the State to suggest that a murderer-much less a serial killer-is in their midst. Exiled from his home, with only his wife, Raisa, remaining at his side, Leo must confront the vast resources and reach of the MBG to find and stop a criminal that the State won't admit even exists.]]> 2008 3 5 false Mon Oct 06 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Oct 03 03:20:37 -0700 2008 Tue Oct 07 00:35:50 -0700 2008 more...]]> 24955309 1251276 3360518 0446402389 9780446402385 45 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1213107191m/3360518.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1213107191s/3360518.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3360518.Child_44 3.91 2463
Leo, a war hero and his beautiful wife live in luxury in Moscow, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition is to serve his country. For this greater good, he is arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. Leo discovers that a serial killer has brutally murdered more than 40 children and is still on the loose. At the same time, Leo, who has subsequently been demoted and denounced by his enemies, must uncover the criminal and in turn, save his life and that of his family.

The book offers several twists and turns and is slow to engage the reader as the author feels compelled to offer a very vivid description of the life and times of the Russian citizens. However, the second half of the book -(pg 267) - to it's conclusion is a riviting, "can't put it down" read. ]]> 2008 3 3 true Mon Jul 28 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Jun 19 21:27:57 -0700 2008 Mon Jul 28 21:02:00 -0700 2008 Child 44. I liked the book, and I liked Dennis Boutsikaris's reading of the audiobook. The setting and circumstances resulting from the setting distinguishes this suspense/adventure/catch-the-killer fluff from other such mysteries. It was interesting fluff. ...more...]]> 22966726 1186946 3302577 1847371272 9781847371270 28 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3302577.Child_44 3.91 2463 Child 44, a frightening, chilling, almost unbelievable horror story about the very worst that Stalin's henchmen could manage. In this worker's paradise, superior in every way to the decadent West, the citizen's needs are met: health care, food, shelter, security. All one must offer in exchange are work and loyalty to the State. Leo Demidov is a believer, a former war hero who loves his country and wants only to serve it well. He puts contradictions out of his mind and carries on. Until something happens that he cannot ignore. A serial killer of children is on the loose, and the State cannot admit it.

To admit that such a murderer is committing these crimes is itself a crime against the State. Instead of coming to terms with it, the State's official position is that it is merely coincidental that children have been found dead, perhaps from accidents near the railroad tracks, perhaps from a person deemed insane, or, worse still, homosexual. But why does each victim have his or her stomach excised, a string around the ankle, and a mouth full of dirt? Coincidence? Leo, in disgrace and exiled to a country village, doesn't think so. How can he prove it when he is being pursued like a common criminal himself? He and his wife, Raisa, set out to find the killer. The revelations that follow are jaw-dropping and the suspense doesn't let up. This is a debut novel worth reading. --Valerie Ryan

]]> 2008 5 3 false Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon May 26 05:16:58 -0700 2008 Mon May 26 05:24:00 -0700 2008
This is literally the best book I've rea...more...]]> 23334278 795227 3302577 1847371272 9781847371270 28 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3302577.Child_44 3.91 2463 Child 44, a frightening, chilling, almost unbelievable horror story about the very worst that Stalin's henchmen could manage. In this worker's paradise, superior in every way to the decadent West, the citizen's needs are met: health care, food, shelter, security. All one must offer in exchange are work and loyalty to the State. Leo Demidov is a believer, a former war hero who loves his country and wants only to serve it well. He puts contradictions out of his mind and carries on. Until something happens that he cannot ignore. A serial killer of children is on the loose, and the State cannot admit it.

To admit that such a murderer is committing these crimes is itself a crime against the State. Instead of coming to terms with it, the State's official position is that it is merely coincidental that children have been found dead, perhaps from accidents near the railroad tracks, perhaps from a person deemed insane, or, worse still, homosexual. But why does each victim have his or her stomach excised, a string around the ankle, and a mouth full of dirt? Coincidence? Leo, in disgrace and exiled to a country village, doesn't think so. How can he prove it when he is being pursued like a common criminal himself? He and his wife, Raisa, set out to find the killer. The revelations that follow are jaw-dropping and the suspense doesn't let up. This is a debut novel worth reading. --Valerie Ryan

]]> 2008 2 2 false Fri May 30 15:21:28 -0700 2008 Fri May 30 15:23:16 -0700 2008 24571711 329517 3360518 0446402389 9780446402385 45 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1213107191m/3360518.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1213107191s/3360518.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3360518.Child_44 3.91 2463
Leo, a war hero and his beautiful wife live in luxury in Moscow, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition is to serve his country. For this greater good, he is arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. Leo discovers that a serial killer has brutally murdered more than 40 children and is still on the loose. At the same time, Leo, who has subsequently been demoted and denounced by his enemies, must uncover the criminal and in turn, save his life and that of his family.

The book offers several twists and turns and is slow to engage the reader as the author feels compelled to offer a very vivid description of the life and times of the Russian citizens. However, the second half of the book -(pg 267) - to it's conclusion is a riviting, "can't put it down" read. ]]> 2008 3 2 false Sun Jun 15 17:49:46 -0700 2008 Sun Jun 15 17:50:24 -0700 2008 46838546 59329 2161733 0446402397 9780446402392 668 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645m/2161733.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645s/2161733.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2161733.Child_44 3.91 2463 A relentless page-turner.
A terrifying evocation of a paranoid world where no one can be trusted.
A surprising, unexpected story of love and family, of hope and resilience.
CHILD 44 is a thriller unlike any you have ever read.

"There is no crime."

Stalin's <st1:place w:st="on">Soviet Union</st1:place> strives to be a paradise for its workers, providing for all of their needs. One of its fundamental pillars is that its citizens live free from the fear of ordinary crime and criminals.

But in this society, millions do live in fear . . . of the State. Death is a whisper away. The mere suspicion of ideological disloyalty-owning a book from the decadent West, the wrong word at the wrong time-sends millions of innocents into the Gulags or to their executions. Defending the system from its citizens is the MGB, the State Security Force. And no MGB officer is more courageous, conscientious, or idealistic than Leo Demidov.

A war hero with a beautiful wife, Leo lives in relative luxury in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place>, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition has been to serve his country. For this greater good, he has arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. A different kind of criminal-a murderer-is on the loose, killing at will. At the same time, Leo finds himself demoted and denounced by his enemies, his world turned upside down, and every belief he's ever held shattered. The only way to save his life and the lives of his family is to uncover this criminal. But in a society that is officially paradise, it's a crime against the State to suggest that a murderer-much less a serial killer-is in their midst. Exiled from his home, with only his wife, Raisa, remaining at his side, Leo must confront the vast resources and reach of the MBG to find and stop a criminal that the State won't admit even exists.]]> 2008 5 3 false Sun Feb 22 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Feb 19 00:12:22 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 22 01:57:29 -0800 2009 more...]]> 23301945 421492 3302577 1847371272 9781847371270 28 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3302577.Child_44 3.91 2463 Child 44, a frightening, chilling, almost unbelievable horror story about the very worst that Stalin's henchmen could manage. In this worker's paradise, superior in every way to the decadent West, the citizen's needs are met: health care, food, shelter, security. All one must offer in exchange are work and loyalty to the State. Leo Demidov is a believer, a former war hero who loves his country and wants only to serve it well. He puts contradictions out of his mind and carries on. Until something happens that he cannot ignore. A serial killer of children is on the loose, and the State cannot admit it.

To admit that such a murderer is committing these crimes is itself a crime against the State. Instead of coming to terms with it, the State's official position is that it is merely coincidental that children have been found dead, perhaps from accidents near the railroad tracks, perhaps from a person deemed insane, or, worse still, homosexual. But why does each victim have his or her stomach excised, a string around the ankle, and a mouth full of dirt? Coincidence? Leo, in disgrace and exiled to a country village, doesn't think so. How can he prove it when he is being pursued like a common criminal himself? He and his wife, Raisa, set out to find the killer. The revelations that follow are jaw-dropping and the suspense doesn't let up. This is a debut novel worth reading. --Valerie Ryan

]]> 2008 3 1 false Tue Jul 08 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri May 30 08:50:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 09 13:38:16 -0700 2008 more...]]> 48786822 1735877 2161735 160024159X 9781600241598 5 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2161735.Child_44 4.17 18
Leo Demidov knows this better than most. A rising, prominent oficer in the State Security force, Leo is a former war hero whose only ambition is to serve his country. To defend this workers' paradise--and to guarantee a secure life for his parents, and for his wife, Raisa--Leo has spent his career guarding against threats to the State. Ideological crimes--crimes of thought, crimes of disloyalty, crimes against the revolution--are forcefully suppressed, without question.

And then the impossible happens. A different kind of criminal--a murderer--is on the loose, killing at will. At the same time, Leo finds himself demoted and denounced by his enemies, all but sentenced to death. The only way to salvage what remains of his life is to uncover this criminal. But in a society that is officially paradise, it's a crime against the state to suggest that a murderer--much less a serial killer--is in their midst. To save his life and the lives of his family, Leo must confront the vast resources and reach of the security forces with only Raisa remaining at his side, to find and stop a criminal that the State won't admit even exists.]]> 2008 4 2 false Tue Mar 31 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 10 06:01:52 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 31 18:18:35 -0700 2009 more...]]> 38493425 101104 3360518 0446402389 9780446402385 45 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1213107191m/3360518.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1213107191s/3360518.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3360518.Child_44 3.91 2463
Leo, a war hero and his beautiful wife live in luxury in Moscow, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition is to serve his country. For this greater good, he is arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. Leo discovers that a serial killer has brutally murdered more than 40 children and is still on the loose. At the same time, Leo, who has subsequently been demoted and denounced by his enemies, must uncover the criminal and in turn, save his life and that of his family.

The book offers several twists and turns and is slow to engage the reader as the author feels compelled to offer a very vivid description of the life and times of the Russian citizens. However, the second half of the book -(pg 267) - to it's conclusion is a riviting, "can't put it down" read. ]]> 2008 4 2 false Fri Dec 26 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Nov 23 18:41:21 -0800 2008 Tue Dec 30 08:51:53 -0800 2008 more...]]> 44972326 935022 3360518 0446402389 9780446402385 45 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1213107191m/3360518.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1213107191s/3360518.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3360518.Child_44 3.91 2463
Leo, a war hero and his beautiful wife live in luxury in Moscow, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition is to serve his country. For this greater good, he is arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. Leo discovers that a serial killer has brutally murdered more than 40 children and is still on the loose. At the same time, Leo, who has subsequently been demoted and denounced by his enemies, must uncover the criminal and in turn, save his life and that of his family.

The book offers several twists and turns and is slow to engage the reader as the author feels compelled to offer a very vivid description of the life and times of the Russian citizens. However, the second half of the book -(pg 267) - to it's conclusion is a riviting, "can't put it down" read. ]]> 2008 2 2 false Sat Jan 31 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 31 13:16:24 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 31 13:18:14 -0800 2009 35726701 230503 2161733 0446402397 9780446402392 668 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645m/2161733.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645s/2161733.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2161733.Child_44 3.91 2463 A relentless page-turner.
A terrifying evocation of a paranoid world where no one can be trusted.
A surprising, unexpected story of love and family, of hope and resilience.
CHILD 44 is a thriller unlike any you have ever read.

"There is no crime."

Stalin's <st1:place w:st="on">Soviet Union</st1:place> strives to be a paradise for its workers, providing for all of their needs. One of its fundamental pillars is that its citizens live free from the fear of ordinary crime and criminals.

But in this society, millions do live in fear . . . of the State. Death is a whisper away. The mere suspicion of ideological disloyalty-owning a book from the decadent West, the wrong word at the wrong time-sends millions of innocents into the Gulags or to their executions. Defending the system from its citizens is the MGB, the State Security Force. And no MGB officer is more courageous, conscientious, or idealistic than Leo Demidov.

A war hero with a beautiful wife, Leo lives in relative luxury in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place>, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition has been to serve his country. For this greater good, he has arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. A different kind of criminal-a murderer-is on the loose, killing at will. At the same time, Leo finds himself demoted and denounced by his enemies, his world turned upside down, and every belief he's ever held shattered. The only way to save his life and the lives of his family is to uncover this criminal. But in a society that is officially paradise, it's a crime against the State to suggest that a murderer-much less a serial killer-is in their midst. Exiled from his home, with only his wife, Raisa, remaining at his side, Leo must confront the vast resources and reach of the MBG to find and stop a criminal that the State won't admit even exists.]]> 2008 5 1 false Sun Oct 19 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 19 19:05:33 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 19 19:11:03 -0700 2008 more...]]> 44076209 1833872 2161733 0446402397 9780446402392 668 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645m/2161733.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645s/2161733.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2161733.Child_44 3.91 2463 A relentless page-turner.
A terrifying evocation of a paranoid world where no one can be trusted.
A surprising, unexpected story of love and family, of hope and resilience.
CHILD 44 is a thriller unlike any you have ever read.

"There is no crime."

Stalin's <st1:place w:st="on">Soviet Union</st1:place> strives to be a paradise for its workers, providing for all of their needs. One of its fundamental pillars is that its citizens live free from the fear of ordinary crime and criminals.

But in this society, millions do live in fear . . . of the State. Death is a whisper away. The mere suspicion of ideological disloyalty-owning a book from the decadent West, the wrong word at the wrong time-sends millions of innocents into the Gulags or to their executions. Defending the system from its citizens is the MGB, the State Security Force. And no MGB officer is more courageous, conscientious, or idealistic than Leo Demidov.

A war hero with a beautiful wife, Leo lives in relative luxury in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place>, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition has been to serve his country. For this greater good, he has arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. A different kind of criminal-a murderer-is on the loose, killing at will. At the same time, Leo finds himself demoted and denounced by his enemies, his world turned upside down, and every belief he's ever held shattered. The only way to save his life and the lives of his family is to uncover this criminal. But in a society that is officially paradise, it's a crime against the State to suggest that a murderer-much less a serial killer-is in their midst. Exiled from his home, with only his wife, Raisa, remaining at his side, Leo must confront the vast resources and reach of the MBG to find and stop a criminal that the State won't admit even exists.]]> 2008 5 0 false Fri Jan 23 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 23 11:54:57 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 23 12:13:30 -0800 2009 more...]]> 42752889 1897066 2161733 0446402397 9780446402392 668 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645m/2161733.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645s/2161733.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2161733.Child_44 3.91 2463 A relentless page-turner.
A terrifying evocation of a paranoid world where no one can be trusted.
A surprising, unexpected story of love and family, of hope and resilience.
CHILD 44 is a thriller unlike any you have ever read.

"There is no crime."

Stalin's <st1:place w:st="on">Soviet Union</st1:place> strives to be a paradise for its workers, providing for all of their needs. One of its fundamental pillars is that its citizens live free from the fear of ordinary crime and criminals.

But in this society, millions do live in fear . . . of the State. Death is a whisper away. The mere suspicion of ideological disloyalty-owning a book from the decadent West, the wrong word at the wrong time-sends millions of innocents into the Gulags or to their executions. Defending the system from its citizens is the MGB, the State Security Force. And no MGB officer is more courageous, conscientious, or idealistic than Leo Demidov.

A war hero with a beautiful wife, Leo lives in relative luxury in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place>, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition has been to serve his country. For this greater good, he has arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. A different kind of criminal-a murderer-is on the loose, killing at will. At the same time, Leo finds himself demoted and denounced by his enemies, his world turned upside down, and every belief he's ever held shattered. The only way to save his life and the lives of his family is to uncover this criminal. But in a society that is officially paradise, it's a crime against the State to suggest that a murderer-much less a serial killer-is in their midst. Exiled from his home, with only his wife, Raisa, remaining at his side, Leo must confront the vast resources and reach of the MBG to find and stop a criminal that the State won't admit even exists.]]> 2008 4 0 false Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Jan 11 21:30:43 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 11 21:31:25 -0800 2009
The story is set against the backdrop of Stalinist Russia where the presu...more...]]> 71199276 1598886 2161733 0446402397 9780446402392 668 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645m/2161733.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645s/2161733.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2161733.Child_44 3.91 2463 A relentless page-turner.
A terrifying evocation of a paranoid world where no one can be trusted.
A surprising, unexpected story of love and family, of hope and resilience.
CHILD 44 is a thriller unlike any you have ever read.

"There is no crime."

Stalin's <st1:place w:st="on">Soviet Union</st1:place> strives to be a paradise for its workers, providing for all of their needs. One of its fundamental pillars is that its citizens live free from the fear of ordinary crime and criminals.

But in this society, millions do live in fear . . . of the State. Death is a whisper away. The mere suspicion of ideological disloyalty-owning a book from the decadent West, the wrong word at the wrong time-sends millions of innocents into the Gulags or to their executions. Defending the system from its citizens is the MGB, the State Security Force. And no MGB officer is more courageous, conscientious, or idealistic than Leo Demidov.

A war hero with a beautiful wife, Leo lives in relative luxury in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place>, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition has been to serve his country. For this greater good, he has arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. A different kind of criminal-a murderer-is on the loose, killing at will. At the same time, Leo finds himself demoted and denounced by his enemies, his world turned upside down, and every belief he's ever held shattered. The only way to save his life and the lives of his family is to uncover this criminal. But in a society that is officially paradise, it's a crime against the State to suggest that a murderer-much less a serial killer-is in their midst. Exiled from his home, with only his wife, Raisa, remaining at his side, Leo must confront the vast resources and reach of the MBG to find and stop a criminal that the State won't admit even exists.]]> 2008 4 0 true Thu Sep 10 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 14 12:36:08 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 14 12:36:28 -0700 2009
Its starts in post revolution russia and a village is facing starvation. Two children, pavel and andrei, see a cat and set off hunting it for their tea. Just as they are about to catch it, Pavel is taken by a man.
...more...]]> 68569277 2657601 2161733 0446402397 9780446402392 668 <![CDATA[Child 44]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645m/2161733.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255690645s/2161733.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2161733.Child_44 3.91 2463 A relentless page-turner.
A terrifying evocation of a paranoid world where no one can be trusted.
A surprising, unexpected story of love and family, of hope and resilience.
CHILD 44 is a thriller unlike any you have ever read.

"There is no crime."

Stalin's <st1:place w:st="on">Soviet Union</st1:place> strives to be a paradise for its workers, providing for all of their needs. One of its fundamental pillars is that its citizens live free from the fear of ordinary crime and criminals.

But in this society, millions do live in fear . . . of the State. Death is a whisper away. The mere suspicion of ideological disloyalty-owning a book from the decadent West, the wrong word at the wrong time-sends millions of innocents into the Gulags or to their executions. Defending the system from its citizens is the MGB, the State Security Force. And no MGB officer is more courageous, conscientious, or idealistic than Leo Demidov.

A war hero with a beautiful wife, Leo lives in relative luxury in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place>, even providing a decent apartment for his parents. His only ambition has been to serve his country. For this greater good, he has arrested and interrogated.

Then the impossible happens. A different kind of criminal-a murderer-is on the loose, killing at will. At the same time, Leo finds himself demoted and denounced by his enemies, his world turned upside down, and every belief he's ever held shattered. The only way to save his life and the lives of his family is to uncover this criminal. But in a society that is officially paradise, it's a crime against the State to suggest that a murderer-much less a serial killer-is in their midst. Exiled from his home, with only his wife, Raisa, remaining at his side, Leo must confront the vast resources and reach of the MBG to find and stop a criminal that the State won't admit even exists.]]> 2008 4 0 true Fri Aug 21 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 23 11:51:53 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 23 12:28:45 -0700 2009 more...]]> 1 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/1?book_id=7008145 3 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/3?book_id=7008145 2 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/2?book_id=7008145 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=7008145 4 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/4?book_id=7008145 5 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/5?book_id=7008145 6 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/6?book_id=7008145 7 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/7?book_id=7008145 9 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/9?book_id=7008145 10 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/10?book_id=7008145