The Black Suit

By Andrew V. Kudin

The Black Suit - a historical crime novel inspired by true events in late Soviet Ukraine. A gripping tale of power, betrayal, and forbidden love, it pulls readers deep into the shadows where criminal empires rose as the Soviet world collapsed.

What would you sacrifice for absolute power? Your deepest values? Those you love most? Perhaps even your own soul?

As the USSR unravels, chaos engulfs Ukraine and violent syndicates fill the vacuum. A quiet, introspective young man from a respected intellectual family is pulled into a world darker than his worst fears. Rising fast to lead one of Ukraine's most feared gangs, he discovers a brutal truth: power always demands its price.

Trapped between a relentless pursuit of wealth and a desperate longing for meaning, he faces timeless dilemmas: Can love survive amid darkness and betrayal?Is personal happiness worth sacrificing morality?How much blood can be spilled before humanity is forever lost?
What this novel delivers (and why readers stay up late): Organized crime in Soviet/post-Soviet Ukraine - a tense, atmospheric portrait of the late Soviet era.Based on true events - meticulously documented details anchor a sweeping, character-driven story.Psychological depth - an intimate study of power, guilt, loyalty, and the cost of choices.Historical crime fiction with high stakes - betrayals, shifting alliances, and a leader's dangerous ascent.

Blending fiction with documented reality, The Black Suit captures the gritty mechanics of criminal power and the human drama behind it. Featuring richly drawn characters and immersive historical detail, it explores the moral complexity of wielding power-and the devastating price paid by those who seek it.

This completely revised edition (April 2025) presents a brand-new translation of the international bestseller, bringing renewed intensity and authenticity to the original narrative.
Perfect for readers who enjoy: historical crime dramas based on true events, organized-crime fiction and psychologically rich stories about power and redemption.

Allow yourself to step into a gripping, true-to-life story of betrayal, love, and the price of power - and see where it leads you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CVPT4YKS
• ISBN13: 9798878698696
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"