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Sokolov Saga #2
The Collaborator
A RIDDLE WRAPPED IN A MYSTERY INSIDE A HIGH-EXPLOSIVE BOMB.
Terrorists strike in the heart of Moscow, leaving search-and-rescue commander Eugene Sokolov shell-shocked. Soon, his brother Constantine traces the attack to a family secret that will change history.
Chaos reigns. The Kremlin teeters on the brink of downfall.
From the seedy alleys of Paris to the Russian wilderness, Eugene and Constantine embark on a deadly mission to expose the criminal plot.
But a shadowy oligarch will stop at nothing to kill them and protect the ultimate conspiracy of World War II.
Terrorists strike in the heart of Moscow, leaving search-and-rescue commander Eugene Sokolov shell-shocked. Soon, his brother Constantine traces the attack to a family secret that will change history.
Chaos reigns. The Kremlin teeters on the brink of downfall.
From the seedy alleys of Paris to the Russian wilderness, Eugene and Constantine embark on a deadly mission to expose the criminal plot.
But a shadowy oligarch will stop at nothing to kill them and protect the ultimate conspiracy of World War II.
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First published October 1, 2013
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Ian Kharitonov
10 books33 followersExtremely little is known about Ian Kharitonov. Born in Moscow during perestroika, he spent his early years in Southeast Asia. He rediscovered Russia as he earned an economics degree. After turning down diplomatic work in Sweden, he began his career as a thriller author. His debut novel, The Russian Renaissance, won the Grandmaster Award from the Clive Cussler Society, and has been translated into Spanish. He has traveled across Asia, Europe, Russia and the U.S., and is currently busy working on his next book.
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February 9, 2014
Once again, Ian Kharitonov blurs the line between history and fiction so smoothly that I’d have to do my own research to locate the boundaries. A more than worthy successor to his extraordinary debut novel, ‘The Russian Renaissance.’ More action, more political intrigue, and a grittier narrative than he gave us the first time around. This author just keeps on getting better.
February 26, 2021
The second novel in Ian Kharitonov's Sokolov Saga, THE COLLABORATOR, picks up where THE RUSSIAN RENAISSANCE left off. It starts with an attack on EMERCOM headquarters by a mysterious Jihadist and rapidly escalates with a second attack on a restaurant in short order. The Cossack protagonists from the first novel, brothers Eugene and Constantine Sokolov, are rapidly embroiled in yet another conspiracy that has its origins in the birth of the Soviet Union and its reign of terror.
In THE COLLABORATOR, Kharitonov has created another novel with high sheer readability. His knowledge of Russian, Soviet, and Cossack history is mastery level, and serves to educate the reader while simultaneously entertaining them. The action scenes are also entertaining and keep the reader turning the page. Additionally, Kharitonov has a solid grasp of character writing and does a good job of providing incentive for the reader to invest in and root for the Sokolovs and their compatriots.
I do feel the story could have benefitted with more focus on the Sokolovs uncovering more of their family history (I'm being intentionally vague to avoid spoilers) but I also understand why Kharitonov made the decisions he did. That said, I do feel some other scenes in general were a bit rushed and could have been a bit more rounded.
But, these nitpicks aren't enough to keep me from recommending THE COLLABORATOR to fans of action adventure and looking to learn about Russian history while being entertained.
In THE COLLABORATOR, Kharitonov has created another novel with high sheer readability. His knowledge of Russian, Soviet, and Cossack history is mastery level, and serves to educate the reader while simultaneously entertaining them. The action scenes are also entertaining and keep the reader turning the page. Additionally, Kharitonov has a solid grasp of character writing and does a good job of providing incentive for the reader to invest in and root for the Sokolovs and their compatriots.
I do feel the story could have benefitted with more focus on the Sokolovs uncovering more of their family history (I'm being intentionally vague to avoid spoilers) but I also understand why Kharitonov made the decisions he did. That said, I do feel some other scenes in general were a bit rushed and could have been a bit more rounded.
But, these nitpicks aren't enough to keep me from recommending THE COLLABORATOR to fans of action adventure and looking to learn about Russian history while being entertained.
February 23, 2020
A page turner with interesting geographical setting and political approach
Much like the first of the series, this is an exciting, gripping tale. I really like the value placed on Russia and its people, while criticism of some of its state organs is free-flowing. The excess detail on both weaponry and martial art moves still irritates me, but less than was so with first book.
Much like the first of the series, this is an exciting, gripping tale. I really like the value placed on Russia and its people, while criticism of some of its state organs is free-flowing. The excess detail on both weaponry and martial art moves still irritates me, but less than was so with first book.
June 5, 2018
The Collabrator
Thrilling saga thoroughly spell Binding. It was moving h as brothers reunited and learned of their great grandfather and his struggles
Knowing he was a hero in fighting for Russia same as they were have them feeling they belonged
Thrilling saga thoroughly spell Binding. It was moving h as brothers reunited and learned of their great grandfather and his struggles
Knowing he was a hero in fighting for Russia same as they were have them feeling they belonged
September 1, 2018
Fast moving and historical Russian novel
A great beach read and interesting to those of us that enjoy a dose of Russian history (I have not fact checked many details). I like a book with a nice tight ending.
A great beach read and interesting to those of us that enjoy a dose of Russian history (I have not fact checked many details). I like a book with a nice tight ending.
May 23, 2020
That was fast.
This book was kind-of heartbreaking, you know.
All the bloodshed. The sacrifice. My heart broke for Constantine & then it broke for the both of them when their family history came to light.
It is sad. Uhhhh...I was hoping they get to kill Frolov in this book🙄
This book was kind-of heartbreaking, you know.
All the bloodshed. The sacrifice. My heart broke for Constantine & then it broke for the both of them when their family history came to light.
It is sad. Uhhhh...I was hoping they get to kill Frolov in this book🙄
July 25, 2021
Outstanding job
This is another great lesson in history and intrigue. The 2 brothers Have a lot of adventure in this story. The author does a great job of describing the areas And the action I look forward to more work by this author
This is another great lesson in history and intrigue. The 2 brothers Have a lot of adventure in this story. The author does a great job of describing the areas And the action I look forward to more work by this author
April 26, 2018
Good read. Plot kept me reading it.
I enjoyed this book. It is the second book I've read of his. It kept my interest and learning some of the history was interesting.
I enjoyed this book. It is the second book I've read of his. It kept my interest and learning some of the history was interesting.
June 18, 2019
Love this series soo much History some fact and some fiction very violent times characters are great and real and story line has you wondering what is going to happen next onto next one !!
June 20, 2015
A great follow-up to 'The Russian Renaissance'. Very well written, thrilling action and a great story. I look forward to more.
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