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Description edit
When the corpse of a Russian is hauled from the oily waters of Havana Bay, Arkady Renko comes to Cuba to identify the body. Looking for the killer, he discovers a city of faded loneliness, unexpected danger, and bewildering contradictions. His investigation introduces him to a beautiful Cuban... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Arkady Renko: A chief investigator from Moscow
- Ofelia Osorio: Cuban Detective
- Rufo Pinero: Add a description of this character.
- John O'brien
- Erasmo
- Facundo Luna: A Sergeant with the Havana Police
- Sergei Pribluda: A Russian embassy employee and one time friend of Arkady Renko
- Mostovoi
- Teresa
- Hershey
- Ruth
- Dr. Bias
- Olga Petrovna
- Isabel
- George
- Bugai
- Muriel
- Andres
- Susy
- Tico
- Maria
- Marisol
- Chang
- Irina
- Sergei Sergeevich
- Carmen
- Makarov
- Del Este
- Dr. Blas
- Hedy
- De Soto
Quotes edit
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“Of course, investigating a crime that had already happened was relatively simple. Investigating a crime that hadn't yet occurred, to see the lines before they connected, that might demand skill.”
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“he had a voice like wet cement being turned by a shovel. The narrow cap emphasized his round head and the way muscles played on his forehead and jaw. The whites of his eyes were slightly fired. His biceps balled with anger”
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“So Ofelia Osorio carried the fire of the sun hidden behind her dark mask and saw with a penetrating light the double worlds of Havan.”
First Sentence edit
A police boat directed a light toward tar-covered pilings and water, turning a black scene white.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 4 of 7 in Arkady Renko. (standard series)
Preceded by Red Square, and followed by Wolves Eat Dogs.
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1999
ISBN: 0-679-42662-0
Page Count: 329
Publisher: Random House
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1999
ISBN: 0-679-42662-0
Page Count: 329
Awards edit
- Dashiell Hammett Award (1999: Crime, Winner)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 818'.54
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