The Age of Assassins

‘Required reading… A catalogue of corruption... fascinating.’ Oleg Gordievsky, The Times
‘Crooks and killers... compelling… a clear and accurate picture… the strength of this book is research.’ Vladimir Bukovsky Observer
‘Contains extraordinary detail about the way this KGB clan managed to occupy an estimated 7 in 10 of all top state positions, establish control over the country’s natural resources, and eliminate all rivals.’ Telegraph
‘Scandals in post-Soviet history… a narrative of infamy and camouflage.’ Economist
‘A wealth of detail… convincing as it catalogues a series of crimes… perpetrated by Putin and the FSB.’ Owen Matthews, TLS
‘Putin’s shadowy world… unnerving… necessary reading.’ Sunday Business Post
‘Dodgy deals and horrible murders.. you end up wondering why quite so many of Vlad’s critics have ended up dead.’ New Statesman, books of the year