Tarnished Icons [Unabridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Stuart Kaminsky (Author), Mark Hammer (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1997

An Inspector Rostnikov Mystery. 8 Cassettes, 11.5 Hours, Unabridged.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Recorded Books Inc; Unabridged edition (1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0788709305
• ISBN-13: 978-0788709302
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 4.9 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,752,850 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended, May 31, 2000

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John D. Costanzo "johndc" (Bensalem, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tarnished Icons (Mass Market Paperback)

This was a satisfying crime novel set in a gloomy Russia. It was so gloomy I was reminded of New York in the classic sci-fi movie Escape from New York. Is it really so horrible? But the characters sparkle, especially Rostnikov, as they somehow survive and cope amidst the corruption, crime and depression.

This book is composed of three interesting and suspenseful crime stories. Rostnikov's team is split up into three pairs and each pair is assigned to a case. All three tales are compelling and all of the characters, both good and bad, are fully developed.

This was as good as A Cold Red Sunrise, which won an Edgar. Recommended reading for all mystery fans.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nicely done...., August 26, 1998

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This review is from: Tarnished Icons (Mass Market Paperback)

I like the Rostnikov detective series because while certainly living in a depressing climate the characters all seem to show their humanity in small ways. Even the gaunt unsmiling Karpo shows that he can care with his befriending of mad genius in the forensics department.

If you like mysteries that tell you everything then you'll like this one. I can only hope though that Russia gets less depressing as time goes on because no matter if it is even greatly exaggerated it makes America's ghettos pale in comparison.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome back Porfiry !!!, September 21, 1997

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This review is from: Tarnished Icons (Mass Market Paperback)

Porfiry is back and the saga continues. Oh, how he's been missed. All the regulars are there and it's like a visit with the family to find out what they've been doing. Of course, the path of the Russian police is never without a new twist or a more difficult challenge. The new boss seems much more likeable and appreciative of Porfiry's intellect. Hope the next reunion isn't so long in coming