Stuart Kaminsky Libri

Drawing inspiration from the CBS series 'CSI: NY', this book delves into the intricate world of crime scene investigation in New York City. It explores the challenges faced by forensic experts as they unravel complex cases, highlighting the blend of science and detective work. The narrative captures the tension and drama of solving crimes while providing insights into the characters and their personal struggles within the high-stakes environment of the city.

A Moscow cop is left out in the cold in this "impressive" Edgar Award winner for Best Mystery Novel (The Washington Post Book World). When forced to choose between the law and the party line, Police Inspector Porfiry Rostnikov has a disturbing tendency to fight for justice, and that has won him no friends at the Kremlin. Now his enemies in the KGB have arranged a transfer to the lowest rungs of Moscow law enforcement, a backwater department assigned to only the most hopeless cases, one of which is about to take Rostnikov deep into Siberia. A corrupt commissar has been stabbed through the eye with an icicle. A murder at this level should be a top priority, but Rostnikov gets the distinct impression that the powers-that-be would prefer this case go unsolved--and that Rostnikov not survive this Siberian winter. "As always, Kaminsky provides a colorful, tightly written mystery . . . filled with twists, countertwists, and a surprise ending that is plausible and clever." --Chicago Tribune

Inspector Porfiry Petrovich Rostnikov navigates the complexities of post-Soviet Russia as he tackles crime in a landscape rife with corruption. His character embodies both integrity and compassion, making him a compelling figure in crime fiction. The narrative not only follows his investigations but also serves as a lens into the societal changes and challenges of a disintegrating Russia, highlighting the stark contrasts between honesty and dishonesty in his world.

The collection showcases the insights and expertise of a four-time Edgar Award-winning author, focusing on the craft of writing fiction. It offers a deep dive into the techniques, challenges, and nuances of storytelling, drawing from the author's extensive experience in the literary world. Readers can expect valuable advice, personal anecdotes, and reflections that illuminate the creative process, making it an essential resource for aspiring writers and fans of literary craft.

Inspector Porfiry Petrovich Rostnikov, a beloved character from Edgar Award-winning author Stuart Kaminsky, returns in this gripping tale set in post-Soviet Russia. Known affectionately as "The Washtub," Rostnikov is a dedicated and honest policeman navigating a landscape rife with corruption. His experiences, from surviving pogroms to confronting bureaucratic challenges, make him a compelling figure in crime fiction. As he solves crimes, he also serves as an insightful guide through a rapidly changing and often disintegrating society.

"Rostnikov is quite simply the best cop to come out of the Soviet Union since Martin Cruz Smith's Arkady Renko in Gorky Park."--San Francisco ExaminerIn the topsy-turvy world of post-communist Russia, Inspector Porfiry Rostnikov's work is never done. Three congregants from a local synagogue, gunned down in the night, are the latest victims in the seemingly systematic execution of Jews in Moscow. But the shocking identity of one of the murdered men leads Rostnikov to suspect that, rather than simple intolerance, a more calculated motive lies behind the slaughter. Meanwhile, the city's women are under siege by The Shy One—a knife-wielding rapist who strikes without being seen. And as the last vestiges of order spin wildly out of control, a rabid antinuclear crusader plans to send a message to the New Russia via an "explosive" special delivery. It's up to Rostnikov and his fellow cops to stop the madness before it stops Russia—for good. . . ."Stuart Kaminsky's Rostnikov novels are among the best mysteries being written."--The San Diego Union

Grief and unresolved questions drive Lew Fonesca to confront his past after four years of mourning his wife's tragic hit-and-run death. Settled in Sarasota as a process server, he struggles with depression, but his therapist insists it's time for change. Encouraged to return to Chicago, Lew embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about Catherine's death, pushing him to face his pain and seek closure.

Two people have died in mysterious circumstances; the young daughter of a famous dissident, and the Moscow police Commissar sent to investigate her death. Was the Commissar killed because he discovered some vital clue to the child's death? Or because he had happened upon some other secret in this 'town of exiles'? -- P. [4] of cover.