Independence Square

In "Independence Square," Detective Arkaday Renko embarks on a perilous mission to locate a missing anti-Putin activist in Ukraine just before the Russian invasion. As he navigates personal challenges, including his recent diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease and the complications of romantic relationships, Renko plunges into a dangerous investigation that intertwines with the escalating political tensions of June 2021. Martin Cruz Smith, acclaimed for his portrayal of modern Russia, explores the fraught landscape of Ukraine, delivering a gripping and timely mystery that reflects his own experiences and the turbulent realities of the region.