Martin Cruz Smith, who transported readers behind the Iron Curtain in his multifaceted crime novel “Gorky Park,” a Soviet-era blockbuster that topped bestseller lists and kicked off a long-running ...

Most shows take years to build their reputation, but some need only a few hours. These thriller miniseries tell their entire story in one season and still manage to leave a lasting impact.

Martin Cruz Smith, the best-selling mystery novelist who engaged readers for decades with “Gorky Park” and other thrillers ...

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Here are some great choices for fiction, nonfiction, essays, memoir and more to keep you busy through the hot summer months.