Anthony Olcott Libros
1 de enero de 1950 – 1 de enero de 2018
Anthony Olcott, que escribe bajo el seudónimo conjunto Toni Brill con su esposa, es un autor, editor y traductor cuyo trabajo abarca una amplia gama de temas. Su producción literaria, que incluye novelas nominadas a premios y un estudio galardonado de la ficción criminal rusa, profundiza en la intrincada relación entre mensajes, datos e información. La investigación de Olcott examina críticamente los desafíos que la explosión mediática presenta para cualquiera que busque transformar datos brutos en inteligencia procesable. Su agudo enfoque en la transformación de datos en comprensión informada es un sello distintivo de su enfoque literario y analítico.
Mayday in Magadan
- 336 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
An old cleaning woman caught at Magadan airport with sacks containing priceless furs...A tragic airline "accident" that kills a woman with a devastating secret...A sudden flurrying shift in the Soviet hierarchy...Such are the sinister threads which intertwine to thrust Ivan Duvakin into the menacing glace of KGB suspicions. — Now Duvakin is running for his life, plunged into the vortex of a deadly conspiracy that reaches from the top levels of Party command. His only ally is Galya, a woman doctor whose sensual charms mask a ferocious heart --and who may or may not be his ultimate betrayer.
Exploring the unique perspective of crime and law enforcement in Russia, the book delves into the detektiv genre, revealing how it reflects societal views on morality and justice. Anthony Olcott analyzes key elements of thrillers—such as sex, theft, and murder—showing that Russians perceive police and criminals as interconnected aspects of human imperfection. This comprehensive study serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Russian culture and society, from newcomers to seasoned scholars.
