Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith, 448 pages.
Set in the Soviet Union during the 1950s, the tension in Child 44 starts early and never lets up. Leo Demidov is a member of the State Security Force enjoying the privileges that his position affords. He is asked to squelch the rumors surrounding the death of a colleague's son and ends up on the run while searching for a serial killer.
A completely engrossing thriller, I consider it a twofer since the hubs can read it too. Even if this isn't a genre you typically read, I think you should make an exception. The tone of living in the Stalinist era is captured perfectly. There are equal parts mystery, thriller, historical fiction, and drama - that combine to make this a fantastic read.
4+ stars.
The End.
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