Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, provides the setting for this series of thrillers in which the character of Inspector Akyl Borubaev (described by Anthony Horowitz as 'a terrific creation') navigates a corrupt post-Soviet environment. Reissued as anticipation towards the next Borubaev thriller set for later in 2018 increases 'Even better than Child 44. Akyl Borubaev is a terrific creation' Anthony HorowitzA hard-hitting thriller for fans of Tom Rob Smith, Mick Herron and Philip Kerr's Bernie Gunther series.