A Traitor's Heart

In "The Winter Kills," a Times Best New Thriller for May 2022, Ben Creed transports readers to Stalin's Leningrad in 1952, where an invisible killer known as Koshchei stalks the streets. Former militia lieutenant Revol Rossel is tasked with tracking down the murderer, while uncovering a clue to a weapon of unimaginable power.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group

In the heart of Leningrad, winter 1952, an enigmatic killer known as Koshchei prowls the streets, leaving a trail of destruction and horror in his wake. This nightmare creature, steeped in Slavic folklore, is a symbol of fear and despair, and his presence casts a dark shadow over the city.

Meanwhile, in a distant Gulag labor colony, former militia lieutenant Revol Rossel finds himself on the brink of death. Tormented by the ruthless criminals who rule the camp and plagued by the bitter Arctic cold, he is a man haunted by his past. But just when all hope seems lost, a savior descends from the skies. It is the state security interrogator who once ruined Rossel's life, and he has come back with a mission. Tasked with tracking down the murderer, Rossel must confront his demons and unravel the mysteries that lie behind Koshchei's reign of terror.

As the hunt intensifies, Rossel and the interrogator uncover a web of secrets and lies that stretches all the way to the Kremlin. They follow a trail of clues that leads them to a weapon of unimaginable power, a weapon that the Kremlin's scheming plotters will stop at nothing to possess. With time running out, Rossel and the interrogator must race against the clock to prevent the Kremlin from unleashing a devastating war that could change the course of history forever.

"The Hunt for Koshchei" is a thrilling novel that blends history, mystery, and suspense into a gripping tale. Ben Creed has a remarkable gift for conjuring up the atmosphere of Stalin's Leningrad, a city that was once a symbol of hope and resilience but has now become a place of darkness and despair. His sharp dialogue and flashes of dry wit add depth and complexity to the characters, making them relatable and unforgettable.

The novel's tension is palpable, and the pages turn quickly as Rossel and the interrogator race against time to uncover the truth. The reader is kept on the edge of their seat as they navigate through a web of treachery and deception, and the climax is a heart-pounding rollercoaster that will leave you breathless.

In conclusion, "The Hunt for Koshchei" is a must-read for anyone who loves a good thriller. Ben Creed's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions transport the reader to a time and place that is both terrifying and fascinating. This is a novel that will stay with you long after you finish the last page, and it is a testament to the power of storytelling to transport us to new worlds and evoke emotions that we never thought possible.

Weight: 666g
Dimension: 163 x 243 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802791938