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: Paperback
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing

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 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 force that could change the course of history forever.

"The Invisible Killer" is a thrilling novel that blends history, mystery, and suspense into a gripping tale. Ben Creed's masterful storytelling brings Leningrad to life, and his characters are complex and unforgettable. With its vivid descriptions and heart-pounding action, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves a good thriller.

Weight: 506g
Dimension: 184 x 233 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802791945