by Andrey Kurkov (Author), Andrey Kurkov (Author), Andrey Kurkov (Author)
When the corpse of a distinguished general and presidential adviser is found, attached to an advertising balloon, lieutenant Viktor Slutsky is sent in to investigate. Meanwhile, KGB officer Nik Tsensky arrives in Kiev for a secret mission. A larger-than-life hitman, bombs under furniture, a hearse, a deaf-and-dumb blonde, a tortoise and a parrot all play a part as Kurkov evokes a world of secret militia not seen before in Western fiction.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Publisher: Harvill Press
Published: 20 Mar 2003
ISBN 10: 1843430169
ISBN 13: 9781843430162
Book Overview: An international thriller, shot through with black satire and authentic detail, by the author of the highly acclaimed DEATH & THE PENGUIN