Bobby Kungenook, a mysterious seventeen-year-old hockey phenom from the Arctic Circle, is accused of murder in New York City. Bobby’s guardian, Nadia Tesla, knows his true identity. If his secret gets out, it could cost him his life, and sports journalist Lauren Ross is in hot pursuit of Bobby’s story. Where did the boy with the blazing speed and magical hands come from? Why has no one heard of him before?
Nadia’s certain the boy is innocent, but the police have a signed confession and an eyewitness. To discover the truth about that night in New York, Nadia must dig into the boy’s past. Her international investigation—in New York, London, and Ukraine—will make her an unwitting pawn in a deadly game and reignite her quest for a priceless treasure, one that could alter mankind forever.
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Praise for Orest Stelmach
"A top-notch, fast-moving thriller with gripping authenticity from Stelmach's knowledge of politics, history, and crime in Eastern Europe and America." —Neil McMahon, New York Times bestselling author of Toys, and *Dead Silver *
"Stelmach brilliantly pairs breakneck pacing with heart-of-gold insights into regions as beautiful as they are troubled." —Dan Mayland, author of The Colonel's Mistake and The Leveling
"[A] thrilling ride with pacing that is brisk throughout." —Mysterious Reviews
"Beautifully unusual tale...If you like different, fresh and unusual novels then do not let this writer's work escape your attention." —Big Crime Reviewer
About the Author
Orest Stelmach was born in Connecticut to Ukrainian immigrants and didn’t speak English when he was a child. He’s earned a living washing dishes, stocking department store shelves, teaching English in Japan, and managing international investments. In addition to English, he speaks Japanese, Spanish, and Ukrainian.
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Bobby Kungenook, a mysterious seventeen-year-old hockey phenom from the Arctic Circle, is accused of murder in New York City. Bobby’s guardian, Nadia Tesla, knows his true identity. If his secret gets out, it could cost him his life, and sports journalist Lauren Ross is in hot pursuit of Bobby’s story. Where did the boy with the blazing speed and magical hands come from? Why has no one heard of him before?
Nadia’s certain the boy is innocent, but the police have a signed confession and an eyewitness. To discover the truth about that night in New York, Nadia must dig into the boy’s past. Her international investigation—in New York, London, and Ukraine—will make her an unwitting pawn in a deadly game and reignite her quest for a priceless treasure, one that could alter mankind forever.
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Review
Praise for Orest Stelmach
"A top-notch, fast-moving thriller with gripping authenticity from Stelmach's knowledge of politics, history, and crime in Eastern Europe and America." —Neil McMahon, New York Times bestselling author of Toys, and *Dead Silver *
"Stelmach brilliantly pairs breakneck pacing with heart-of-gold insights into regions as beautiful as they are troubled." —Dan Mayland, author of The Colonel's Mistake and The Leveling
"[A] thrilling ride with pacing that is brisk throughout." —Mysterious Reviews
"Beautifully unusual tale...If you like different, fresh and unusual novels then do not let this writer's work escape your attention." —Big Crime Reviewer
About the Author
Orest Stelmach was born in Connecticut to Ukrainian immigrants and didn’t speak English when he was a child. He’s earned a living washing dishes, stocking department store shelves, teaching English in Japan, and managing international investments. In addition to English, he speaks Japanese, Spanish, and Ukrainian.