Today’s guest and book on the Mystery Book Tour is Moscow Bound by Adrian Churchward.
Where is your home town?
London UK. My apartment overlooks the River Thames, with the O2 Arena in the near distance.
How long have you been writing?
On and off for 15 years
What is your favourite sub-genre of mystery?
I am concerned with the ever-growing abuses of power committed by politicians and the “power elite”, so I am trying to reveal the extent to which these people will go to pursue their agendas – lawful or unlawful. Scott Mitchell, my fictionalised idealistic human rights lawyer, is the messenger.
Where is Moscow Bound set?
Primarily in Moscow, but with scenes in Suzdal (about 220km north east of the capital) and Sarov/Arzamas (about 515km east of the capital)
Can you introduce us to Ekaterina Romanova?
Ekaterina is the beautiful 30-something estranged wife of Russia’s richest oligarch, who is 25+ years her senior. But she is no “trophy bimbo”. She has two economics degrees, is ice cool, assertive and doesn’t tolerate fools.
Tell us about the character of General Pravda
General Pravda of Russian military intelligence (GRU) is fiercely devoted to his Motherland, though he realises that things must change in the way Russia treats its people, if it is to become a transparent and more civilised society.
Can you tempt us with hints at what Ekaterina and Scott must run from?
I don’t want to spoil it for new readers, but the pair discover a brutally murdered body while searching for Ekaterina’s father. Scott is convinced that they will be arrested for the crime, so they decide to get out of Moscow for a while.
Scott is a human rights lawyer, why do his beliefs change during his search for Ekaterina’s father?
He is idealistic, just turned 30 and believes that most issues are “black and white”; especially after winning his Strasburg Court case against the Russian government for Chechen war crimes. However, his adventures with Ekaterina and General Pravda persuade him that geopolitical matters aren’t so clear cut after all, and even the people he seeks to protect may not share his views on human rights.
Tell us what you are working on at the moment.
Apart from working “25” hours a day trying to promote Moscow Bound, I am writing the second novel of the Puppet Meisters Trilogy. It brings Scott back to London and immerses him in even more Machiavellian dealings by our Puppet Meisters than he was subjected to in Russia. Again, it is fact mixed with fiction.
Where can readers find out more about you?
My social media links are as follows;
www.facebook.com/puppetmeisters1
https://twitter.com/abchurchward
www.facebook.com/adrianchurchward
You can find reviews on:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22130087-moscow-bound
http://www.madhatterreviews.co.uk/books–e-books.html
http://nblo.gs/106jjz (Book Reader’s Heaven)
Readers can catch up with my own review of Moscow Bound here on the blog tomorrow.
Rosie Amber 
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Thank you very much Judith for reblogging. It’s kind of you to help in promoting authors’ books. I’m new to this social media game, so it’s taking time for me to get into the swing of things. Good luck with your writing career. Adrian
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I’ve just read the reviews and this sounds like a terrific thriller filled with espionage and intrigue that is definitely going on my TBR list. I’m delighted to meet you on the tour Adrian and wish you all the best with your next book as well. 🙂
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Very pleased to meet you also, Georgia. Your wishes are reciprocated. The second book is under way, interspersed with promoting the first!
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Ha,ha! I can relate to the 25 hours a day promotion! I envy you having an apartment by the Thames. You must have glorious views! Good luck with the book, sounds thrilling!
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Hi Maria. Unfortunately, I’m not at the pretty end of the Thames e.g. Abingdon and Oxford. I’m at the other end – where all the barges and dredgers seem to moor at night! Still, on a sunny day, the water has a calming effect. Best Wishes. Adrian
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Oh dear! 🙂
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Sounds like a great thriller. Did the author do research in Russia for the settings in his novel? He must be a lawyer!
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Hi Noelle. I spent from 1984 to 1998 living and working in the USSR/Russia as a commercial (not human rights) lawyer. So much of the culture in my book comes from personal experience. Having said that, some of my Russian friends say that I have a “selective memory”! I reply that that’s a fiction writer’s privilege.
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Great cover! Interesting looking story, best of luck to the author.
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Thanks Roy. The cover was designed by my publishers’ people at SilverWood Books. Good luck to you with your writings.
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Re-posted from Rosie Amber
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Many thanks for the reblog, Ethel. Every little helps! Good luck with your writing career. Adrian
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Another great interview and yet another book that I really want to read, Moscow Bound sounds very intriguing and the cover is fab 😀
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Thanks EL. I see you’ve already written numerous books; I wish you the best of luck with them. As I have said above, the cover was produced by my Publishers, SilverWood Books. Many people have commented favourably on it. They’ve done a 1st class job.
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Now I really need to get to London or anywhere in England! Look at the wonderful talent and amazing books. Best wishes Adrian, it looks like an awesome book.
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Thanks for your kind comments D.E.L. The people on this tour have been great, especially the driver/organiser, Rosie. I hope you make your trip to the UK. If you do, pop in for a cup of tea!
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