Independence Square

In this gripping installment, Arkady Renko faces personal and professional challenges as he navigates Russia’s turbulent political landscape, with a growing movement for change on the horizon. Tasked with uncovering the truth behind a colleague’s disappearance and a friend's murder, Renko's investigation is complicated by his own battle with Parkinson’s disease, forcing him to confront both external dangers and inner struggles. Renowned for blending literary finesse with political intrigue, Martin Cruz Smith delivers a compelling story of resilience and pursuit of justice amid shifting power dynamics.