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A propulsive, relentless page-turner. A terrifying evocation of a paranoid world where no one can be trusted. A surprising, unexpected story of love and family, of hope and resilience. CHILD 44 is a thriller unlike any you have ever read. "There is no crime." Stalin's Soviet Union ... read more

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SINCE MARIA HAD DECIDED TO DIE her cat would have to fend for itself.

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This is book 1 of 3 in Leo Demidov. (standard series)

Followed by The Secret Speech.

This is book 99 of 99 in NPR's Top 100 Killer Thriller. (community list)

Preceded by A Simple Plan, and followed by Heartsick.

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  1. Tom Rob Smith (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Country: USA
Publication Date: April-2008
ISBN: 0446402389
Page Count: 439

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Reading Level: Adults

This book is not suitable for young impressionable readers since it deals with the rampant murder of children.

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  • The Secret Speech

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