Death and diamonds
(Book)

"This Sasha Perlov mystery novel 'Death and Diamonds' continues the exploits of the Russian-born, NYPD detective, son of a Soviet dissident and grandson of the Hero of the Battle of Stalingrad... Spies, couriers, hush money and money laundering figure in this mystery novel. What the police originally label a simple street mugging becomes a case of international intrigue. And front and center is our man Sasha Perlov. The Sasha Perlov mystery series combines mystery, history and current events. Russian history is never far from the mystery. Stories of the Battle of Stalingrad from those who survived it are woven into the mystery's narrative. Sasha's mother's life as a Soviet dissident, imprisoned and tortured, are explored and influence his behavior and attitudes as a police officer. Real people play roles in the Sasha Perlov mysteries including Russian President Putin, Russian soldiers from the Battle of Stalingrad and the Russian dissident and current Israeli gadfly Natan Sharansky."--,Amazon.