10 best books by Tatyana Ustinova

Tatyana Ustinova is the queen of the modern Russian detective story. Her work always has a simple human life. In addition to crime in books, the reader will be able to observe love, friendship, betrayal, philosophical reflections on life in general. The first book appeared on the shelves of bookstores in 1999, which was called "Thunderstorm over the Sea." The work, although it made a lot of noise, however, critics notice that it was the debut of a writer who has flaws.

The work of Tatyana Ustinova is disassembled into quotes that have become literally popular expressions in the CIS countries. Awards, bonuses, more than 20 million copies of detective stories, film adaptations of more than 25 books - all this is a great success for a Russian writer today. People read Ustinov at home, on the road, during work breaks, watch films based on her books, listen to audio books and find themselves in them. We present a selection of the best books by Tatyana Ustinova, which are classics of the Russian detective genre.

TOP 10 best books by Tatyana Ustinova

10 My personal enemy

A story with a stunning ending about a girl, Alexandra Potapova, who has been a loser all her life and managed to constantly fall out of the fire and into the frying pan. And maybe this is what led her to the field of activity, where everything is in full swing - television journalism. The heroine, who tries in vain to combine her career with family life, was able to become the best in her craft, but failed to save her marriage. And like bad luck, after the husband leaves for another journalist, a series of troubles begins; in front of her, always getting under the feet of self-confident upstarts, a TV journalist, a hunt was expected.

Assassination attempts one after another: an attempt to shoot, to knock down to death with a car, to stab. The heroine needs to understand who is behind all this and how not to die just by going outside. The reviews note that it was a surprise to learn that behind the whole series of attempts to eliminate Alexandra was one person who planned everything so competently.

9 Chronicle of vile times

This book is a prime example of how plans can change at the last moment. So, the main character, Kirill, is going to go to Dublin, but suddenly a girl named Nastya appears, who recently survived the death of her grandmother. The case took place in law enforcement as an accident: she was swimming, accidentally dropped a hair dryer into the bath and died from an electric discharge. The legacy of the murdered was rather big: an expensive necklace with diamonds, an old library and a house near the Gulf of Finland.

Kirill, like Nastya, saw something suspicious in this death, all the facts said that this was done by someone for the purpose of profit.And if there is a killer who wants to get an inheritance, it is reasonable to assume that he will eliminate all the relatives of the deceased pensioner. And the couple begins their investigation, giving up on all their affairs. The book has collected the best reviews and reviews from ordinary readers and takes its rightful place in the ratings of critics.

8 Genius of empty space

The book tells about the different fates of the company of four guys, surprisingly, they were all namesakes - four Dmitry. The company of guys, formed back in their student years, was able to maintain friendship after many years, although everyone has changed dramatically - a bachelor and a don Juan, an entrepreneur and a scientist. At the beginning, the plot is rather calm, not betraying the entire subsequent action, momentum is gaining momentum when tragedies begin to occur with three comrades (murder, arrest, loss of a large sum of money) and businessman Khokhlov, one of the four, begins an investigation.

In reviews, this book is often compared with the works of Agatha Christie, pointing to the level of Tatyana Ustinova's skill in confusing the reader. There is also a similar style: there is an object that attracts attention, but at the same time leads to a dead end. The subject is an ashtray. In 2008, the book was even made into a TV series.

7 Seventh heaven

In reviews, the detective is often called the best for an interesting presentation of reflections on what loyalty, honesty and friendship are, and how a lousy reputation can turn out to be just a myth.Lidia Sheveleva, an employee of the newspaper "Time, Forward!" unexpectedly received compromising evidence from anonymous authors aimed at the well-known Yegor Shubin, the chief lawyer working for an influential person named Timofey Koltsov. Lydia wrote a devastating article that brought her fame, and Yegor notoriety and the resulting problems.

However, later fate prepared a chance meeting for the enemies in absentia. And the newspaper employee will realize that she was used as a pawn, and Shubin is undeservedly accused of double-dealing. In turn, Yegor understands that Lydia stupidly got into a bad situation. Recent enemies will unite to find the behind-the-scenes player - the true bastard.

6 close people

On women's forums, this book periodically comes out on top in the ratings of "female detectives", collecting a lot of recommendations for reading. The protagonist of the detective is an entrepreneur named Stepan. He set up a construction company with his friends. But if the career went uphill, then collapse was expected on the personal front. Stepan had a scandalous divorce from his wife, after which his bitchy, already ex-wife haunted him for a long time. The son also needs a governess, and the entrepreneur manages to bring an arrogant beauty into his house.

Trouble does not come alone - problems with business suddenly begin. The built supermarket should open soon, and then the police find fault, and the dissatisfaction of the residents, and also a dead handyman is found at the facility. The entrepreneur will have to figure out who decided to interfere with his business, and at the same time in amorous affairs.

5 The myth of the perfect man

Tatyana Ustinova in this book decided to smash the widespread myths about what an ideal man should be. Colleagues knew a surgeon named Sergey Mertsalov as an exemplary family man, an excellent husband, father and son, and a successful businessman. But all this remains in the past, because the doctor was killed. And not just anywhere, but in the courtyard of his house.

The operative major begins an investigation and finds out that shortly before the murder, someone arranged surveillance of the surgeon. Surveillance was - this is a fact, only a new question appeared, extremely intriguing. Why is the mysterious killer now following the ordinary gray mouse, the modest pharmacist Klava? Unexpected facts will be revealed during the investigation. It turns out that Sergei Mertsalov led a double life. And the pharmacist, despite her measured life, crossed the road for someone, and this someone is the same killer.

4 One shadow for two

Among the detectives of Tatyana Ustinova, “One Shadow for Two” is especially famous; based on it, a series was filmed in 2005 under the slogan “Trust no one”. The main theme that runs like a red thread through the novel is love and hate. The book even got into the rating of the best ironic detective stories.

Andrey Danilov is a successful architect, the son of wealthy parents. But he was never a beloved son, his mother was always unhappy that Andrei did not justify her hopes. He slowly turned into a cold person, resigned to the fact that there was nothing to love him for. Danilov could not even notice that there was a woman named Martha nearby, who loved him for who he was.It was Marta who supported Andrei when his wife died, and when someone smashed his mansion, and at moments of failure at work. Enlisting the support of a woman in love, the hero decides to find out who is setting up the intrigues, who needs to make him look like a madman.

3 Wonderful are thy works, Lord!

Pereslavl is a provincial town in Russia, a typical "sleepy kingdom". Is it possible to expect something unthinkable here? The center of attention is the old museum of fine arts, the residents hope that the well-known headmistress will remain at the head. But disappointment awaits them: a Muscovite by the name of Bogolyubov becomes the director of the museum. The provincials are terribly unhappy. When a guest from the capital arrives in the city, incredible events begin. A Muscovite stepped a couple of steps - and then there was already a meeting with a crazy woman, and no one knows who cut the tires of the car.

When the recent headmistress of the museum dies right in front of Bogolyubov, the persecution begins. Residents of the town accuse the visiting guest of murder, an attempt to close the museum, and do dirty tricks to Bogolyubov. The book reads quickly. The reviews often write that until recently they did not believe in the rehabilitation of the protagonist in the eyes of the local inhabitants, and it was interesting to watch this process.

2 Mark's Ark

The focus is on a group of tourists who arrived in the Subpolar Urals, where blizzards and snowstorms are a common situation. The awareness of death awaits them when they go to the pass, but fall into a snowstorm. And the real salvation for tourists will be the appearance of Mark Ledogorov.This meeting will make everyone, both tourists and Ledogorov, suspect something is wrong in the future.

The man brings the poor fellows to his cordon, which is not on the Internet maps, similar to the ark, where tourists begin to ask questions. Why did Ledogorov settle in this ark? How to explain his unthinkably well-aimed, downright sniper shooting? Soon the intensity of passions increases, as a murder occurs, and Mark Ledogorov also begins to suffer from guesses that the guests of the ark are suspicious individuals, one of them is a killer. Despite the stormy detective line, there are also love episodes in the book, which, according to reviews, noticeably enliven the story.

1 Special Purpose Friend

Tatyana Ustinova's book "Special Purpose Girlfriend" captivated millions of women, because the main character is the underestimated gray mouse Varya, of whom there are many on Earth, working as a secretary. No one cares about a modestly dressed overweight woman with an unremarkable appearance. There was one consolation in her life - an evening tea in the company of a divorced friend. The beginning of the plot really shows life without embellishment, but by the middle of the book the reader has the opportunity to plunge into the world of adventure.

Varya is suspected of killing a visitor in the boss's office and stealing a card with a large sum of money. A woman must prove her innocence by bringing to light the true killer, and in this, of course, a faithful friend will help her. The detective story has been included in the rating of Tatiana Ustinova's best-selling books for several years in a row. And the reviews confirm that the book sunk into the soul for most women.

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Special Purpose Friend

Mark's Ark

Wonderful are thy works, Lord!

One shadow for two

The myth of the perfect man

close people

Seventh heaven

Genius of empty space

Chronicle of vile times

My personal enemy

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