All they really knew about her was that she possessed a terrifying beauty-and that each time she appeared, a man died horribly...

    Chief homicide investigator Arkady Renko is brilliant, sensitive, honest, and cynical about everything except his profession. To identify the victims and uncover the truth, he must battle the KGB, FBI, and New York police as he performs the impossible--and tries to stay alive doing it.

    Beautifully handled, a true classic. - The Mystery Lover's Companion, Art Bourgeau