Eye of the red tsar has 8 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about eye of the red tsar by sam eastland. Eyes of the red tsar is set in stalinist russia and it is a entertaining but flawed mystery. This edition contains an excerpt from sam eastland s shadow pass. Sam eastland lives in the united states and the united kingdom. It is one of the best historical fiction stories around. The eye of the red tsar will renew the interest of anyone fed up with the cookiecutter murdermystery books written by other authors. It is the first in a series of, to date, two works that will engage its protagonist in a variety of investigations in stalins soviet union.
Eye of the red tsar by sam eastland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The series is of finnish origin and was later on translated into the english language. Set in 1929, inspector pekkala is a finnish soldier who became an investigator for tsar nicholas ii of the soviet union. He is a teacher and writer in residence at the peddie school, and formerly taught at lawrenceville school.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Set against russia under the rule of stalin and all the brutality and ruthlessness that regime imposed, this is a book about the life of pekkala. Books in the series eye of the red tsar book 1 the red coffinshadow pass book 2 siberian red archive 17 book 3 the red moth book 4 the beast in the red forest book 5 the red icon book 6 berlin red book 7 what really happened to the romanovs. We first meet pekkala in exile at the harsh forests of sebria, where he works in the gulag as a tree marker. Eye of the red tsar inspector pekkala by sam eastland. Sam eastland began his inspector pekkala series in 2010 with the novel eye of the red tsar. Sam eastland audio books, best sellers, author bio. Another novel, a sequel, is being published early next year. Buy eye of the red tsar inspector pekkala by sam eastland 20100624 by sam eastland isbn. Like millions of others, he has been sent to the gulags in siberia and, as far as the rest of the world is concerned, he is as good as dead. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Eye of the red tsar 2010 the red coffin uk title shadow pass us title 2011 siberian red uk title archive 17 us title 2012 the red moth 20. Inspector pekkala novels by sam eastland books in the series. Read eye of the red tsar by sam eastland available from rakuten kobo.
Eye of the red tsar by sam eastland, paperback barnes. I am surprised this book and the sequels did not get more hype. The inspector pekkala book series by sam eastland includes books eye of the red tsar, the red coffin uk shadow pass uk, archive 17, and several more. The protagonist, pekkala, is a former employee of the recently assassinated tsar, for whom he performed personal investigations. A novel of suspense inspector pekkala series by sam eastland. Buy eye of the red tsar by sam eastland online at alibris.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Buy eye of the red tsar inspector pekkala book online at. Click to read more about eye of the red tsar by sam eastland. However, in order to enjoy this book, you have to keep in mind that this is a work of fiction. He is currently at work on his next pekkala novel, which bantam will publish in 2011. Paul watkins born january 1, 1964 is an american author who currently lives with his wife, cathy, and two children, emma and oliver, in hightstown, new jersey. Im a big romanovfan, and eye of the red tsar provided me with a periodic fix. Shortly after midnight on july 17, 1918, the imprisoned family of tsar nicholas romanov was awakened and led down to the basement of the ipatiev house.
A barnes and noble staff member recommended sam eastlands eye of the red tsar. A novel of suspense inspector pekkala sam eastland on. Paul watkins, aka sam eastland, was educated at eton and yale, and now lives in the united states. He has split his whole life between the us and uk, attending dragon school, oxford, eton and yale university where he earned his b. Below is a list of sam eastlands inspector pekkala books in order of when they were originally published which is the same as their chronological order. This is book number 1 in the inspector pekkala series. Eye of the red tsar book by sam eastland 8 available.
Eye of the red tsar, the first in the inspector pekkala series. Get the audible audio editions of the inspector pekkala series from the. He is the grandson of a london police detective who served in scotland yards. After nicholas ii lost power, pekkala was imprisoned and sent to siberia until joseph stalin himself comes calling sam eastland began his inspector pekkala series in 2010 with the novel eye of the red tsar. In march 1917 we have the tsar and his family under hiuse arrest on their estate on the outskirts of petrograd, so far, so good. We will be accepting orders tuesdays at 10am through saturdays at 5pm. Eye of the red tsar by sam eastland author autographed hardcover book first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket in archival acetate cover, signed by the author. Listen to eye of the red tsar a novel of suspense by sam eastland available from rakuten kobo. Inspector pekkala is part of the pekkala series written by sam eastland. Set in the former soviet union, the book follows pekkala, an inspector who is faced with the daunting task of locating the romanovs killers and located the remaining living romanov, alexis. Read what people think about eye of the red tsar by sam. This riveting suspense debut introduces both a stellar new voice and a remarkable detective, an outsider who m. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free.
Eye of the red tsar, the first in the inspector pekkala series, was followed by the red coffin and siberian red. Elementary chronological and factual errors are too many to mention one example will suffice. He is the grandson of a london police detective who served in scotland yards famous ghost squad during the 1940s. Browse sam eastland s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Review eye of the red tsar by sam eastland euro crime. The eye of the red tsar combines suspense, good detective work and is laced with action throughout. Eye of the red tsar ebook by sam eastland rakuten kobo. Inspector pekkala series by sam eastland goodreads. Written by sam eastland, audiobook narrated by paul michael.
The first novel of this series was published under the title eye of the red tsar. This novel was released by the bantam books publishing house in the year 2010 and revolves around the happenings in the life of the main protagonist named inspector pekkala, along with a few others such as bandelayev, grodek, sister ania, and alexel vassileyev. Eye of the red tsar is author sam eastland s first novel. Sam eastland is the author of eye of the red tsar 3. In the spirit of bernard cornwell, who masterfully weaves actual history and historical events around a good fictional story of characters, sam eastland hits a home run. He lives in the united states and great britain and is currently working on his next novel. Lapd veteran wambaughs excellent hollywood station series, which manages to be. See the complete inspector pekkala series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Sam eastland is the author of shadow pass and eye of the red tsar. No one stood above the emerald eye, not even the tsar himself. Eastland mixes history with fiction to great effect. Eye of the red tsar, by sam eastland the independent. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As this is the beginning of a series, with one character who has spent a decade or so with no.
Inspector pekkala known as the emerald eye was the most famous detective in all russia. Out of stock, generally 23 days to order your copy and have it arrive. Read eye of the red tsar a novel of suspense by sam eastland available from rakuten kobo. With a canny eye for detail, eastland recreates the tragedy of the romanov dynasty in this intelligent and relentless thriller. Eye of the red tsar by sam eastland, 9780571245352, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Eye of the red tsar is one of the russian themed books ive been lucky enough to receive recently. Buy eye of the red tsar inspector pekkala book online at best prices in india on. Jun 24, 2010 eye of the red tsar by sam eastland, 9780571245352, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
He has split his whole life between the us and uk, attending dragon school, oxford, eton. The protagonist of both is a finnishborn detective serving first tsar nicholas ii, and then, after the revolution and ten years in siberia, josef stalin. A favourite of the tsar, pekkala was known to be utterly loyal to his master. Sam eastland has scored an impressive triumph in his first novel, eye of the red tsar. Eye of the red tsar by sam eastland is the first in a gripping. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. Jul 22, 2010 in eye of the red tsar, a fictional tale with historical accuracy, author sam eastland introduced his audience to the tsars personal detective inspector pekkala. Sam eastland is the pseudonym of paul watkins, an american author that was born in january 1st, eye of the red tsar this here is the first book in the series, where. Sam eastland is the pseudonym of paul watkins, an american author that was born in january 1st, eye of the red tsar this here is the first book in the series, where inspector pekkala makes his first appearance. Pekkalas assignment is to investigate a crime with which he is all too familiarthe execution of the romanov dynasty, including tsar nicholas ii and his linealthough pekkala soon discovers that one member of the family may in fact have escaped the massacre. Eye of the red tsar inspector pekkala book 1 ebook.
Eye of the red tsar by sam eastland is the first in a gripping new series of detective novels set at the birth of stalins russia. Sam eastland is the pseudonym of paul watkins, an american author that was born in january 1st, 1964. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In eye of the red tsar, a fictional tale with historical accuracy, author sam eastland introduced his audience to the tsar s personal detective inspector pekkala. Eye of the red tsar shortly after midnight on july 17, 1918, the imprisoned family of tsar nicholas romanov was awakened and led down to the basement of the ipatiev house. A novel of suspense inspector pekkala by sam eastland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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