“Happiness is the maximum agreement of reality and desire.”
Book:Polar Star: A Novel
Quote by Martin Cruz Smith
Work
Polar Star: A Novel
Set against the harsh backdrop of the Bering Sea, Polar Star follows a former KGB officer turned cook on a Soviet factory trawler. When a crew member is found dead, he is drawn into a dangerous investigation that pits him against the ship's secretive hierarchy and the oppressive reach of the state. The novel combines elements of crime, suspense, and political intrigue, exploring themes of justice and survival in a closed, isolated community. more
Author
Martin Cruz Smith
Martin Cruz Smith, born on November 3, 1942, is an American novelist renowned for his hard-boiled detective novels, particularly his series featuring the Russian detective Arkady Renko. more
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