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Child 44

By Tom Rob Smith
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Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith is a gripping thriller set in Soviet Russia during the 1950s. It follows Leo Demidov, a former state security officer, who uncovers a series of brutal child murders. As he grapples with the oppressive regime's denial of the crimes, Leo's journey for truth pits him against powerful foes and forces him to confront his morality and past.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping historical thrillers set in Soviet Russia. With its blend of suspense, mystery, and political intrigue, it provides a riveting portrayal of a society plagued by fear and control. Fans of tense narratives and complex characters will likely find this story deeply engaging.

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DON'T MISS THE NEW TOM ROB SMITH NOVEL, COLD PEOPLE, OUT NOW!

OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD

Moscow, 1953. Under Stalin’s terrifying regime, families live in fear. When the all-powerful State claims there is no such thing as crime, who dares disagree?

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER IN OVER 30 LANGUAGES

An ambitious secret police officer, Leo Demidov believes he’s helping to build the perfect society. But when he uncovers evidence of a killer at large – a threat the state won’t admit exists – Demidov must risk everything, including the lives of those he loves, in order to expose the truth.

A THRILLER UNLIKE ANY YOU HAVE EVER READ

But what if the danger isn’t from the killer he is trying to catch, but from the country he is fighting to protect?

Nominated for seventeen international awards and inspired by a real-life investigation, Child 44 is a relentless story of love, hope and bravery in a totalitarian world. From the screenwriter of the acclaimed television series, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.

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Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith receives praise for its gripping narrative and atmospheric depiction of Soviet Russia during the Stalinist era. Reviewers often highlight the book's engaging thriller elements, compelling characters, and the tension of its setting. Some critiques include its occasionally implausible plot twists, but overall, it is seen as an intense and thought-provoking read.

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ISBN: 9780857204080

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Edition: Reissue

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Tom Rob Smith is the author of the acclaimed Child 44 trilogy. Child 44 itself was a global publishing sensation, selling over two million copies. It was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize, shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Prize and won the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His most recent novel, The Farm, was a #1 international bestseller. Tom also writes for television and won a Writer’s Guild Award for best adapted series and an Emmy and Golden Globe for best limited series with American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace. He is also the creator and executive producer of FX’s suspense thriller series Class of ’09.

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