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From Gorky Park
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerScience Fiction
Publisher Price: $25.99
Publisher: Forgotten Words
Published: Jan 12 2026
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.56
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book plunges you into the heart of a city teeming with secrets, a city where shadows dance in the alleyways and danger lurks around every corner. Meet Detective Tom Pickens, a seasoned NYPD detective with a sharp mind, an even sharper tongue, and an unwavering dedication to justice. His world is one of high-stakes investigations, tense interrogations, and relentless pursuits of the truth.
When Alex Petrovs, a cunning ex-KGB agent with a penchant for violence, is brought into his custody, Pickens finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy far larger and more dangerous than he ever could have imagined. What begins as a seemingly straightforward case of murder quickly spirals into a web of international espionage, organized crime, and potential government cover-ups.
The stakes are raised exponentially when Petrovs orchestrates attacks targeting Pickens' informants, putting his family directly in harm's way. The relentless pursuit of justice takes a toll, not just professionally, but emotionally, challenging the delicate balance between Pickens's dangerous profession and his personal life. He finds himself battling not just cunning criminals and shadowy organizations, but also the weight of his responsibilities, the ever-present fear for his loved ones, and the moral ambiguities inherent in his line of work.
This is a story about the relentless pursuit of truth, the price of justice, and the complex relationships that define a man's life. It's a story about facing your fears, battling the darkness, and emerging, hopefully, somewhat unscathed.
Prepare yourself for a wild ride through the underbelly of New York City and the murky depths of international intrigue, a journey that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Prepare for a story that combines the grit and realism of a police procedural with the suspense and twists of a high-octane thriller. Prepare to meet Detective Tom Pickens.
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