A gripping novel about one man's dogged pursuit of a serial killer against the opposition of Stalinist state security forces, Child 44 is at once suspenseful and provocative. Tom Rob Smith's remarkable debut thriller powerfully dramatizes the human cost of loyalty, integrity, and love in the face of totalitarian terror.A decorated war hero driven by dedication to his country and faith in the superiority of Communist ideals, Leo Demidov has built a successful career in the Soviet security network, suppressing ideological crimes and threats against the state with unquestioning efficiency. When a fellow officer's son is killed, Leo ...
The Secret Speech is the second novel by British author Tom Rob Smith. The book features a repeat appearance of Leo Stepanovich Demidov, the protagonist of Smith's first book, Child 44. The book is a further exploration of the Soviet Union Joseph Stalin created.
