US EditionMartin Cruz Smith, Acclaimed Author of ‘Gorky Park,’ Dies at 82
RUSSIA, JUL 14 – Martin Cruz Smith, awarded grand master by the Mystery Writers of America, authored 11 Renko novels blending Cold War history and modern geopolitics, with his final book releasing this week.
- Martin Cruz Smith, acclaimed mystery novelist known for 'Gorky Park,' died at age 82 on Friday in San Rafael.
- Smith's breakthrough came in the early 1980s with 'Gorky Park,' inspired by his journalism and travels to the Soviet Union.
- 'Gorky Park' centers on investigator Arkady Renko solving triple murders in a Moscow park, making Russia almost a character itself.
- Smith’s last Renko novel, titled "Hotel Ukraine" and released this week, incorporates references to leaders Zelenskyy, Putin, and Biden, and was praised by the Associated Press as a standout work.
- Smith's legacy includes awards like the Hammett Prize and Gold Dagger, and his death marks the loss of a seminal voice in modern detective fiction.
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Martin Cruz Smith, ‘Gorky Park’ author, dies in San Rafael
By Hillel Italie Martin Cruz Smith, the best-selling mystery novelist who engaged readers for decades with “Gorky Park” and other thrillers featuring Moscow investigator Arkady Renko, has died at age 82. Smith died Friday at a senior living community in San Rafael “surrounded by those he loved,” according to his publisher, Simon & Schuster. Smith revealed a decade ago that he had Parkinson’s disease, and he gave the same condition to his protago…
Legacy of Mystery: The Enduring Impact of Martin Cruz Smith
Martin Cruz Smith, renowned author of the Arkady Renko series, passed away at 82. Known for his novel "Gorky Park," he captivated readers with thrilling narratives set in Soviet Russia. His final Renko installment, "Hotel Ukraine," maintains his legacy as a master in modern detective fiction.
Martin Cruz Smith, acclaimed author of 'Gorky Park,' dies at 82 - Entertainment News
Martin Cruz Smith, the best-selling mystery novelist who engaged readers for decades with “Gorky Park” and other thrillers featuring Moscow investigator Arkady Renko, has died at age 82.
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