Masaryk Station by David Downing (English) Paperback Book

Description: Masaryk Station by David Downing In this thrilling story of espionage, Berlin is still occupied by the four Allied powers in 1948 and has become the cockpit of a new Cold War. The legacies of the war have become entangled in the new Soviet-American conflict, creating a world of bizarre loyalties and a paradise for spies. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Europe, 1948. The continent is once again divided: into the Communist Soviet-controlled states to the east, and the US-dominated democracies in the west. John Russell and his old comrade-in-espionage Shchepkin need to find a way out of the dangerous, morally murky world they have both inhabited for far too long. But they cant just walk away: if they want to escape with their lives, they must, in Shchepkins words, uncover a secret so damaging that we could buy our safety with silence. In this heart stopping conclusion to the series, Downing ratchets up the suspense with a superb plot involving psychopathic mass murderers, a snuff movie that leads to the highest ranks of Soviet power, and Russell and his girlfriends last-ditch attempt to gain freedom. AUTHOR: David Downing grew up in suburban London. He is the author of the Jack McColl novels, Jack of Spies, One Mans Flag, Lenins Roller Coaster, and The Dark Clouds Shining; the thrillers The Red Eagles and Diary of a Dead Man on Leave; and six books in the John Russell espionage series, set in WWII Berlin. Notes The final instalment of the bestselling Station series. In Europe, 1948, the continent is again divided, this time into the Communist Soviet-controlled states to the east, and the US-dominated democracies in the west. John Russell and Shchepkin need to find a way out of their espionage-dominated world, but can they beat the highest ranks of Soviet power? Author Biography David Downing grew up in suburban London. He is the author of five previous books in the John Russell series, "Zoo Station, Silesian Station, Stettin Station," "Potsdam Station," and "Lehrter Station." He lives with his wife, an American acupuncturist, in Guildford, England. Review Praise for "Masaryk Station ""Epic in scope, Mr. Downings "Station" cycle creates a fictional universe rich with a historians expertise but rendered with literary style and heart.""--The Wall Street Journal" "Downing adroitly elucidates the morass that was post-World War II geopolitics without dumbing it down... One can only marvel at his talent for infusing such a rangy cast of characters with nuance and soul." "--The New York Times Book Review" "This is a brilliant finale to one of spydoms best series. If you havent read all the others, get them first and enjoy the whole feast." "--The Globe and Mail" "Downing is one of a trio of exceptional writers (Philip Kerr and Alan Furst being the other two) who have managed to re-create a time and place when much of the world seemed to have gone temporarily mad.""--The Denver Post" "Downings outstanding evocation of the times (as masterly as that found in Alan Fursts novels or Philip Kerrs Bernie Gunther series), thematic complexity (as rich as that of John le Carre), and the wide assortment of fully rendered characters provide as much or more pleasure than the plot, where disparate threads are tied together in satisfying and unexpected ways."--"Library Journal, "STARRED Review "Downing returns with another taut tale of espionage as World War II shades deeper into the Cold War and good guys get harder to tell from bad.... Downing writes with a sure grasp of the way bad situations become worse; hes a master of heightened tension and the sweat-bedewed upper lip... The local color and cigarette smoke are thick, and so is the plot, with fine MacGuffins, a truly red herring or two, and even a man in the boot to keep things interesting.""--Kirkus Reviews" "If your reaction is anything like mine, youll want to continue through the entire series.""--Books & Culture""The Station books are without a doubt some of the finest espionage novelsyPraise for "Masaryk Station ""Downing is one of a trio of exceptional writers (Philip Kerr and Alan Furst being the other two) who have managed to re-create a time and place when much of the world seemed to have gone temporarily mad.""--The Denver Post" "Downings outstanding evocation of the times (as masterly as that found in Alan Fursts novels or Philip Kerrs Bernie Gunther series), thematic complexity (as rich as that of John le Carre), and the wide assortment of fully rendered characters provide as much or more pleasure than the plot, where disparate threads are tied together in satisfying and unexpected ways."--"Library Journal, "STARRED Review "If your reaction is anything like mine, youll want to continue through the entire series.""--Books & Culture""The Station books are without a doubt some of the finest espionage novels these days, easily inviting comparisons to the legends of the genre like John le Carre, Frederick Forsyth and Tom Clancy... You wont want to read anything else until you have devoured the entire series.""--BookPage "(Top Pick in Mystery) "This is a thrilling and suspenseful espionage series, one of the best being written today. One cares about Russell and his family and even the somewhat oily Shchepkin as they attempt to unravel themselves from the brutal and unfeeling intelligence services. Its an extremely dangerous time and the likelihood for failure is high. If you like spy novels, you need to read all of the John Russell series.""--Bookgasm" "I loved "Masaryk Station." The plot in interesting, but the real point is the insight into the times. It provided insights and aroused emotions in me concerning my own experiences during the Cold War and helped build some perspective over the world events that I, in my youth, only knew as"fact."" "--Gumshoe Review" "The book is a wonderful introduction to the Berlin Blockade, told through an exciting story with likeabPraise for "Masaryk Station ""Downings outstanding evocation of the times (as masterly as that found in Alan Fursts novels or Philip Kerrs Bernie Gunther series), thematic complexity (as rich as that of John le Carre), and the wide assortment of fully rendered characters provide as much or more pleasure than the plot, where disparate threads are tied together in satisfying and unexpected ways."--"Library Journal, "STARRED Review "If your reaction is anything like mine, youll want to continue through the entire series.""--Books & Culture""The Station books are without a doubt some of the finest espionage novels these days, easily inviting comparisons to the legends of the genre like John le Carre, Frederick Forsyth and Tom Clancy... You wont want to read anything else until you have devoured the entire series.""--BookPage "(Top Pick in Mystery) "This is a thrilling and suspenseful espionage series, one of the best being written today. One cares about Russell and his family and even the somewhat oily Shchepkin as they attempt to unravel themselves from the brutal and unfeeling intelligence services. Its an extremely dangerous time and the likelihood for failure is high. If you like spy novels, you need to read all of the John Russell series.""--Bookgasm" "I loved "Masaryk Station." The plot in interesting, but the real point is the insight into the times. It provided insights and aroused emotions in me concerning my own experiences during the Cold War and helped build some perspective over the world events that I, in my youth, only knew as"fact."" "--Gumshoe Review" "The book is a wonderful introduction to the Berlin Blockade, told through an exciting story with likeable characters." "--"Blogcritics.org Praise for David Downing "Full of striking inventions.""Kingsley Amis, author of "Lucky Jim" "A beautifully crafted and compelling thriller with a heart-stoppingPraise for "Masaryk Station""Downings outstanding evocation of the times (as masterly as that found in Alan Fursts novels or Philip Kerrs Bernie Gunther series), thematic complexity (as rich as that of John le Carre), and the wide assortment of fully rendered characters provide as much or more pleasure than the plot, where disparate threads are tied together in satisfying and unexpected ways."--"Library Journal, "STARRED Review"If your reaction is anything like mine, youll want to continue through the entire series.""--Books & Culture"Praise for the John Russell series "Full of striking inventions.""Kingsley Amis, author of "Lucky Jim" "A beautifully crafted and compelling thriller with a heart-stopping ending as John Russell learns the personal faces of good and evil. An unforgettable read.""Charles Todd, author of the Inspector Ian Rutledge Series "One of the most intelligent and persuasive realizations of Germany immediately before the war."""Wall Street Journal" "In the elite company of literary spy masters Alan Furst and Philip Kerr ... [Downing is] brilliant at evoking even the smallest details of wartime Berlin on its last legs."""Washington Post""""Downing distinguishes himself by eschewing the easy ways out. He doesnt shy away from portraying the cold brutality of the Third Reich, and his characters are far from stereotypes--theyre flawed, confused and real."--NPRPraise for the John Russell series: "Full of striking inventions." "Kingsley Amis, author of "Lucky Jim" "A beautifully crafted and compelling thriller with a heart-stopping ending as John Russell learns the personal faces of good and evil. An unforgettable read." "Charles Todd, author of the Inspector Ian Rutledge Series "One of the most intelligent and persuasive realizations of Germany immediately before the war."""""Wall Street Journal" "In the elite company of literary spy masters Alan Furst and Philip Kerr ... [Downing is] brilliant at evoking even the smallest details of wartime Berlin on its last legs." ""Washington Post""""Downing distinguishes himself by eschewing the easy ways out. He doesnt shy away from portraying the cold brutality of the Third Reich, and his characters are far from stereotypes--theyre flawed, confused and real."--NPR Details ISBN1908699663 Author David Downing ISBN-10 1908699663 ISBN-13 9781908699664 Media Book Pages 320 Publisher Old Street Publishing Imprint Old Street Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-01-07 Format Paperback Series A John Russell WWII Spy Thriller Language English Series Number 6 UK Release Date 2014-01-07 AU Release Date 2014-01-07 NZ Release Date 2014-01-07 Translator Denis Dobrovoda Edited by Ashley Thorpe Birth 1974 Affiliation Former Professor of International Commerical Law, University of Nottingham Position Customer Qualifications Ph.D. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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