Red Star

Red Star: A Dmitri Petrov Crime Novel


In the treacherous, shifting landscape of the Russian Federation's criminal underworld, rising star Viktor Vasilev is about to learn that some legends refuse to stay buried. One night, after leaving his exclusive nightclub, Vasilev is discovered unconscious in the parking lot—the victim of a brutal assault. While being transported to a hospital he keeps moaning the name of a famous Russian crime boss, Ded Hasan.


What makes this truly intriguing to Chief Inspector Dmitri Petrov is that Ded Hasan, a notorious and revered crime boss, was assassinated twelve years prior, gunned down outside a Moscow restaurant. Why in the world, would Viktor Vasilev be uttering the name of a man long presumed dead?


Chief Inspector Dmitri Petrov and Manislov Illich begin digging into a case that defies all logic. But as they do, an ominous twist emerges; the powerful FSB—Russia's Federal Security Service, the successor to the KGB—intervenes, joining the investigation into Viktor Vasilev.


As Petrov and Illich peel back layers of deception and delve into the dark, intricate machinations of Russia's criminal elite, they uncover a world where old grudges never die, and the past holds a terrifying grip on the present. Red Star is a gripping, intriguing lesson about power, vengeance, and the enduring shadows of organized crime in the Russian Federation.


"A masterclass in suspense, where the ghosts of the past cast long, dangerous shadows over Russia's underworld."


"Petrov and Illich navigate a chilling conspiracy that redefines the rules of organized crime."


"An atmospheric and intricately plotted mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page."


"Gripping, dark, and utterly compelling – a deep dive into the heart of Russian criminal intrigue."