{"title":"Mikhail Shevelev","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection spotlighting the works of \u003cem\u003eMikhail Shevelev\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling voice in the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genre. Delve into intricate narratives that are as informative as they are engrossing, with Shevelev expertly weaving suspense with culturally rich backdrops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eNot Russian\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies his ability to craft a gripping story that engages readers from beginning to end. Characters are intricately developed, plotlines are intricate yet lucid, and the moral dilemmas presented are thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMikhail Shevelev's unique style resonates with those who appreciate crime fiction that goes beyond the conventional, offering a fresh perspective often underscored by cultural nuances and social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Mikhail Shevelev's books today and immerse yourself in stories that promise a thrilling adventure with every turn of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"not-russian-by-mikhail-shevelev-9781787704879","title":"Not Russian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne evening in 2015, journalist Pavel Vladimirovich and his wife Tatyana are at home when the news breaks that there has been a terrorist attack. Over a hundred people have been taken hostage in the Church of the Epiphany in the village of Nikolskoye near Moscow. As they watch, on the TV screen appears the face of one of the terrorists: Vadim Petrovich Seryegin, an old friend of Pavel's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe friendship between the two men evolved through periods of conflict, war, peace, emigration, and isolation. Pavel may be one of Vadim's only friends, and when others realise this, he is asked to negotiate with Vadim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Church is horrifyingly silent when Pavel enters. Vadim welcomes Pavel but refuses to capitulate. As the stakes get higher and higher, Vadim's story, including his connection to the wars in Chechnya and the Ukraine, is revealed, and it becomes clear that the first meeting between the two men was not all it first seemed to be to Pavel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBack in the church, Pavel learns that the terrorists have one and only one demand, and that it concerns the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot Russian\u003c\/em\u003e by Mikhail Shevelev is a gripping exploration of friendship, loyalty, and the geopolitical tensions that can drive people to desperate acts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072636403948,"sku":"9781787704879","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13577833482824.jpg?v=1765121857"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mikhail-shevelev.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}