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Martin Cruz Smith

Martin Cruz Smith (born November 3, 1942) is an American mystery novelist. He is best known for his nine-novel series (to date) on Russian investigator Arkady Renko, who was first introduced in 1981 with Gorky Park.


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  • Cover Detail of Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith

    Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith


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    March 2021 Wrap-Up

    Book Chat

    It does not seem two minutes since I was here doing a monthly wrap-up and now I'm back to wrap-up March. Wowser! Spring has sprung, lambs are being born, the ducks at our local fishing lake have suddenly got romantic aspirations.

    April 1st, 2021
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    Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith

    Book Review

    I'm not saying I've become obsessed with Rules for Perfect Murders but if it quacks like a duck and looks like a duck, then I'm probably obsessed with Rules for Perfect Murders.

    March 18th, 2021
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