Bestseller book

Critically acclaimed

Has film adaptation

Buy on Amazon

Already read? Rate it!

Gorky Park

byMartin Cruz Smith

Genres: Crime Mystery Detective Fiction Police Procedurals

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy intricate crime stories with political intrigue and strong character development.

Topics JusticeBetrayalLove

MoodSuspenseful, Dark

RomanceMajor Subplot

ViolenceModerate

Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes

‘Forty years ago, Gorky Park established a new high-water mark for the thriller. It has yet to be surpassed’ Mick Herron‘One of the greatest detective novels of the 1980s’ Adrian McKintySOME CRIMESREFUSE TO BE FORGOTTENIt begins with a triple murder in a Moscow amusement park: three corpses found frozen in the snow, faces and fingers missing. Chief homicide investigator Arkady Renko is cynical about everything except his profession. To identify the victims and uncover the truth, he must battle the KGB, FBI, and the New York City police as he pursues a rich and ruthless American fur dealer. Meanwhile, Renko falls in love with a beautiful, headstrong dissident for whom he may risk everything . . .READ THE NOVEL THAT INSPIRED A GENERATION‘One of the seminal books in the canon of crime fiction’ Abir Mukherjee ‘Gorky Park remains a dazzling and incisive portrait of a terrifying political regime’ Kate Rhodes 'A rich sumptuous feast of a novel, the sort of book you want to immerse yourself in' Russ Thomas ‘A sumptuous and chilling depiction of life and lies in the Soviet Union’ Rory Clements'Gorky Park was my first real introduction to the immense possibilities of the crime novel as work that truly transcends its genre’ Jacob Ross ‘An urgent, contemporary game changer forty years ago, now a historical classic’ Martyn Waites ‘One of the greatest crime novels ever written’ Tim Baker ‘A timeless thriller . . . Cruz-Smith delivers an absolute masterclass in tension' Caz Frear ‘A true masterpiece’ Rod Reynolds ‘Simply, why the thriller genre must exist. Brilliant’ Chris Hauty ‘Martin Cruz Smith is the master and Gorky Park is his masterpiece’ William Ryan

Language

Published on

28/10/2021

Pages

592

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781398509887

Price Comparison

waterstones

Paperback

8.99 £

More books by Martin Cruz Smith

Show all

Martin Cruz SmithHavana Bay

Havana Bay

by Martin Cruz Smith

Martin Cruz SmithWolves Eat Dogs

Wolves Eat Dogs

by Martin Cruz Smith

Martin Cruz SmithPolar Star

Polar Star

by Martin Cruz Smith

Books similar to “Gorky Park”

If you enjoyed reading “Gorky Park” by Martin Cruz Smith, you may also like some of the following books.

Martin Cruz SmithPolar Star

Polar Star

Martin Cruz Smith

James O. Born, James PattersonThe Russian

The Russian

James O. Born, James Patterson

Don WinslowSatori

Satori

Don Winslow

I︠U︡z Aleshkovskiĭ, I͡Uz AleshkovskiĭKangaroo

Kangaroo

I︠U︡z Aleshkovskiĭ, I͡Uz Aleshkovskiĭ

Keigo HigashinoJourney Under the Midnight Sun

Journey Under the Midnight Sun

Keigo Higashino

Keigo HigashinoSilent Parade

Silent Parade

Keigo Higashino

Lars KeplerThe Hypnotist

The Hypnotist

Lars Kepler

James PattersonPop Goes the Weasel

Pop Goes the Weasel

James Patterson

Detective Fiction

Detective Fiction invites readers to join brilliant sleuths as they solve intricate cases. With their logical deductions and engaging mysteries, these stories are a staple for anyone who loves a good whodunit.

Jennifer Lynn BarnesBad Blood

Bad Blood

by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Ann CleevesThe Dark Wives

The Dark Wives

by Ann Cleeves

Holly JacksonHolly Jackson Box Set

Holly Jackson Box Set

by Holly Jackson

Sue GraftonK is for Killer

K is for Killer

by Sue Grafton

Anthony Stephen KingHolly

Holly

by Anthony Stephen King

Lee ChildTripwire

Tripwire

by Lee Child

Deon Meyer, K. L. SeegersLeo

Leo

by Deon Meyer, K. L. Seegers

J. D. RobbPassions in Death

Passions in Death

by J. D. Robb

Martin WalkerA Grave in the Woods

A Grave in the Woods

by Martin Walker

Richard OsmanWe Solve Murders

We Solve Murders

by Richard Osman

C. J. SansomDark Fire

Dark Fire

by C. J. Sansom

Bryan Karetnyk, Seishi YokomizoThe Little Sparrow Murders

The Little Sparrow Murders

by Bryan Karetnyk, Seishi Yokomizo

Richard OsmanThe Last Devil To Die

The Last Devil To Die

by Richard Osman

Jennifer Lynn BarnesThe Brothers Hawthorne

The Brothers Hawthorne

by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Patricia HighsmithRipley

Ripley

by Patricia Highsmith

Colin DexterLast Bus to Woodstock

Last Bus to Woodstock

by Colin Dexter

Robert Galbraith, Robert Galbraith (Pseudonym von J.K. Rowling)The Running Grave

The Running Grave

by Robert Galbraith, Robert Galbraith (Pseudonym von J.K. Rowling)

Karen RoseBuried Too Deep

Buried Too Deep

by Karen Rose

Agatha ChristieAt Bertram’s Hotel

At Bertram’s Hotel

by Agatha Christie

Agatha ChristieThe Mirror Crack’d From Side to Side

The Mirror Crack’d From Side to Side

by Agatha Christie

Agatha ChristieNemesis

Nemesis

by Agatha Christie

Agatha ChristieA Caribbean Mystery

A Caribbean Mystery

by Agatha Christie

Cara HunterMurder in the Family

Murder in the Family

by Cara Hunter

Arthur Conan DoyleThe Sign of the Four

The Sign of the Four

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Agatha ChristieThe Thirteen Problems

The Thirteen Problems

by Agatha Christie

Show all

Police Procedurals

Police Procedurals provide an inside look at law enforcement's methodical approach to solving crimes. Ideal for readers who appreciate realistic portrayals of police work and the complex dynamics within a force.

Douglas Preston, Lincoln ChildBlue Labyrinth

Blue Labyrinth

by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

C. J. BoxOpen Season

Open Season

by C. J. Box

David BaldacciAbsolute Power

Absolute Power

by David Baldacci

Ian RankinLet It Bleed

Let It Bleed

by Ian Rankin

Cara HunterNo Way Out

No Way Out

by Cara Hunter

Erin YoungThe Fields

The Fields

by Erin Young

Simon BeckettWritten in Bone

Written in Bone

by Simon Beckett

Tess GerritsenVanish

Vanish

by Tess Gerritsen

James Patterson, Maxine Paetro7th Heaven

7th Heaven

by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Jennifer Lynn BarnesKiller Instinct

Killer Instinct

by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Josephine TeyBrat Farrar

Brat Farrar

by Josephine Tey

Jane CaseyThe Burning

The Burning

by Jane Casey

Tess GerritsenThe Silent Girl

The Silent Girl

by Tess Gerritsen

Donna LeonDeath at La Fenice

Death at La Fenice

by Donna Leon

Patricia CornwellAutopsy

Autopsy

by Patricia Cornwell

Flynn BerryNorthern Spy

Northern Spy

by Flynn Berry

Paula McLainWhen the Stars Go Dark

When the Stars Go Dark

by Paula McLain

Lisa JacksonThe Third Grave

The Third Grave

by Lisa Jackson

Michael ConnellyThe Brass Verdict

The Brass Verdict

by Michael Connelly

David BaldacciMercy

Mercy

by David Baldacci

Nadine MathesonThe Jigsaw Man

The Jigsaw Man

by Nadine Matheson

Jeffrey ArcherOver My Dead Body

Over My Dead Body

by Jeffrey Archer

Lee ChildKilling Floor

Killing Floor

by Lee Child

Keigo HigashinoSilent Parade

Silent Parade

by Keigo Higashino

Hart, John, Kevin StillwellThe Unwilling

The Unwilling

by Hart, John et al.

David Heska Wanbli WeidenWinter Counts

Winter Counts

by David Heska Wanbli Weiden

Graham NortonHolding

Holding

by Graham Norton

Karin SlaughterPieces of Her

Pieces of Her

by Karin Slaughter

Show all

Crime

Step into the thrilling world of crime books, where suspense and mystery keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a fan of gritty urban tales or psychological mind-benders, our collection of crime novels offers something for every reader.

Holly JacksonA Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Collectors Edition

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Collectors Edition

by Holly Jackson

Agatha ChristieMurder on the Orient Express

Murder on the Orient Express

by Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie, Aric Cushing, BookstarThe Mysterious Affair at Styles

The Mysterious Affair at Styles

by Agatha Christie, Aric Cushing et al.

Stieg LarssonThe Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest

by Stieg Larsson

Arthur Conan DoyleA Study in Scarlet

A Study in Scarlet

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Holly JacksonGood Girl Bad Blood Collector's Edition

Good Girl Bad Blood Collector's Edition

by Holly Jackson

Agatha ChristieThe Murder at the Vicarage

The Murder at the Vicarage

by Agatha Christie

Agatha ChristieThe Murder of Roger Ackroyd

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

by Agatha Christie

Laura DaveThe Last Thing He Told Me

The Last Thing He Told Me

by Laura Dave

Peter BenchleyJaws

Jaws

by Peter Benchley

John le CarréTinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

by John le Carré

David LagercrantzThe Girl in the Spider's Web

The Girl in the Spider's Web

by David Lagercrantz

Lee ChildDie Trying

Die Trying

by Lee Child

Agatha ChristieEvil Under the Sun

Evil Under the Sun

by Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie4.50 from Paddington

4.50 from Paddington

by Agatha Christie

Agatha ChristieA Murder is Announced

A Murder is Announced

by Agatha Christie

Blake CrouchPines

Pines

by Blake Crouch

Ottessa MoshfeghEileen

Eileen

by Ottessa Moshfegh

Agatha ChristieThey Do It With Mirrors

They Do It With Mirrors

by Agatha Christie

Agatha ChristiePeril at End House

Peril at End House

by Agatha Christie

Tess GerritsenBody Double

Body Double

by Tess Gerritsen

John GrishamThe Judge's List

The Judge's List

by John Grisham

Michael ConnellyThe Fifth Witness

The Fifth Witness

by Michael Connelly

Agatha ChristieA Pocket Full of Rye

A Pocket Full of Rye

by Agatha Christie

Harlan CobenThe Match

The Match

by Harlan Coben

Agatha ChristieMurder Is Easy

Murder Is Easy

by Agatha Christie

J. D. RobbRandom in Death

Random in Death

by J. D. Robb

Sebastian FitzekTherapy

Therapy

by Sebastian Fitzek

Michael ConnellyResurrection Walk

Resurrection Walk

by Michael Connelly

Robert ThorogoodThe Queen of Poisons

The Queen of Poisons

by Robert Thorogood

Show all

Mystery

Step into a realm where every page is a puzzle waiting to be solved. Mystery books captivate readers with their intricate plots and unexpected twists.

Delia OwensWhere the Crawdads Sing - Collector's Edition

Where the Crawdads Sing - Collector's Edition

by Delia Owens

Karen M. McManusOne of Us Is Lying

One of Us Is Lying

by Karen M. McManus

Karen M. McManusOne of Us Is Next

One of Us Is Next

by Karen M. McManus

Jeffrey Eugenides, Nick LandrumThe Virgin Suicides

The Virgin Suicides

by Jeffrey Eugenides, Nick Landrum

Jeff VanderMeerAnnihilation

Annihilation

by Jeff VanderMeer

Rumaan AlamLeave the World Behind

Leave the World Behind

by Rumaan Alam

Eleanor CattonThe Luminaries

The Luminaries

by Eleanor Catton

Kate QuinnThe Rose Code

The Rose Code

by Kate Quinn

Kate MortonThe House at Riverton

The House at Riverton

by Kate Morton

Agatha ChristieThe Body in the Library

The Body in the Library

by Agatha Christie

Brett Helquist, Lemony Snicket, Michael KuppermanThe Hostile Hospital

The Hostile Hospital

by Brett Helquist, Lemony Snicket et al.

J. P. Delaney, JP DelaneyPlaying Nice

Playing Nice

by J. P. Delaney, JP Delaney

Emma DonoghueThe Wonder

The Wonder

by Emma Donoghue

Show all

Award Winning Literature

Step into the world of **Award Winning Literature books**, where every page resonates with excellence and acclaim. These books have not only captured the hearts of readers but have also been recognized by prestigious literary awards.