10 best books of Tatiana Ustinova

Tatyana Ustinova - the queen of the modern Russian detective story. Her work always has a simple human life. In addition to the crime in the 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, though made a lot of noise, however, critics notice that this was the debut of the writer, who has flaws.

Creativity Tatiana Ustinova dismantled quotes, which became literally winged expressions in the CIS countries. Awards, prizes, replication of detectives by more than 20 million copies, screen versions of more than 25 books - all this is a great success for the Russian writer today. People read Ustinov at home, on the road, during work breaks, watch films based on her books, listen to audiobooks and find themselves in them. We present a selection of the best books by Tatiana Ustinova, which are classics of the Russian detective genre.

Top 10 best books of Tatiana Ustinov

10 My personal enemy

The story with a stunning finale about a girl, Alexander Potapova, who was a loser all her life and managed to constantly get out of the fire and into the fire. And maybe this is exactly what brought her to the sphere of activity where everything is in full swing - television journalism. The heroine, who tries in vain to combine career with family life, was able to become the best in her craft, but failed to save the marriage. And as an evil fate, after the departure of her husband to another journalist, a series of troubles begins; In front of her, a TV journalist always confused under the feet of self-confident upstarts, a hunt was expected.

Attempts one after another: an attempt to shoot, kill to death with a machine, kill. The heroine needs to understand who is behind all this and how not to die just by going outside. In the reviews, they note that it was unexpected to find out that behind the whole series of attempts to eliminate Alexander there was one person who planned everything so well.

9 Chronicle of the infamous times

This book is a vivid example of how plans at the last moment can change. So, the main character, Cyril, is going to go to Dublin, but suddenly there appears a girl named Nastya, who recently experienced the death of her grandmother. The case took place in law enforcement as an accident: she bathed, accidentally dropped a hairdryer in the bath and died from an electrical 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 late pensioner. And the couple begins their investigation, waving his hand at all their affairs. The book has collected the best reviews and reviews from ordinary readers and takes a worthy place in the ratings of critics.

8 Empty space genius

The book tells about the different destinies of the company of four guys, surprisingly, but they were all namesakes - four Dmitri.The company of boys, which was formed back in his student years, was able to maintain friendship after many years, although everyone changed drastically - a bachelor and don Juan, an entrepreneur and a scientist. At the beginning of the plot is quite calm, not giving out all the subsequent action, the momentum is gained when tragedies (murder, arrest, loss of a large sum of money) begin to happen with three comrades, and entrepreneur Khokhlov, one of the four, begins the investigation.

In reviews, this book is often compared with the works of Agatha Christie, indicating the level of Tatiana 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. Item - ashtray. In 2008, the book even was filmed.

7 Seventh heaven

In reviews, a detective is often called the best for an interesting presentation of thoughts about loyalty, honesty and friendship, and how lousy reputation can be just a myth. Lydia Sheveleva, an employee of the newspaper “Time, Forward!” Unexpectedly received anonymous compromising material from anonymous authors, aimed against the famous Yegor Shubin, the chief lawyer who works for an influential person named Timofey Koltsov. Lydia wrote a devastating article that brought her fame, and Yegor's notorious fame and the resulting problems.

However, later, fate prepared a correspondence for the enemies in absentia. And an employee of the newspaper will figure out that it was used as a pawn, and Shubin was unfairly accused of double-dealing. In turn, Egor understands that Lydia foolishly got into a bad situation. Recent enemies will unite to find a backstage player - a true git.

6 Close people

In women's forums, this book periodically goes to the leading places in the ratings of "female detectives", collecting many recommendations for reading. The main character of the detective is an entrepreneur named Stepan. He created a construction company with his friends. But if the career went uphill, then on a personal front I expected a crash. Stepan had a scandalous divorce with his wife, after which for a long time he was not bothered by the bitchy, already former, spouse. The son also needs a governess, and the entrepreneur manages to bring an arrogant beauty into his house.

The trouble does not come alone - suddenly start a problem with the business. The constructed supermarket should open soon, and here the police quibbles, and the residents' discontent, as well as the dead handyman is found at the facility. The entrepreneur will have to figure out who decided to hinder him in business, and at the same time in amorous affairs.

5 The myth of the perfect man

Tatyana Ustinova in this book decided to smash widespread myths about what a perfect man should be like. The surgeon named Sergei Mertsalov was known as a good 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 yard of your house.

A major operative starts an investigation and finds out that shortly before the murder, someone arranged for the surgeon to spy on him. Surveillance was - this is a fact, only a new question has appeared, it is extremely intriguing. Why is the mysterious killer now watching an ordinary gray mouse, a modest pharmacist Klava? The investigation will reveal unexpected facts. It turns out that Sergei Mertsalov led a double life. And the pharmacist, despite his measured life, someone crossed the road, and this someone - the same killer.

4 One shadow for two

Among the detectives of Tatiana Ustinova, “One Shadow for Two” is especially known, for his reasons in 2005 the series was filmed under the slogan “Do not trust anyone”. The main theme that runs through the novel is love and hate. The book even hit the rating of the best ironic detectives.

Andrei Danilov is a successful architect, the son of wealthy parents. But he was never a favorite son, the mother was always unhappy that Andrei did not justify her hopes. He slowly turned into a cold man, resigned to the fact that there was nothing to love him. Danilov could not even notice that there is a woman by the name of Martha, who loves him for who he is. It was Martha who supported Andrei when his wife died, and when someone crushed his mansion, and in moments of failure at work. Enlisting the support of a woman in love, the hero decides to find out who adjusts the machinations, who needs to make him mad.

3 Wonderful are your works, Lord!

Pereslavl is a provincial city of Russia, a typical “sleepy kingdom”. Is it possible to wait here for something unthinkable? 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 named Bogolyubov becomes the director of the museum. Provincials are terribly unhappy. When a guest from the capital arrives in the city, incredible events begin. The Muscovite stepped a couple of steps - and then there was already a meeting with a crazy woman, and it was not known by whom the car’s tires were cut.

When the recent director of the museum dies right in front of Bogolyubov, the persecution begins. Residents of the town accuse the visiting guest of killing, trying to close the museum, and do dirty tricks to Bogolyubov. The book is quickly read. In reviews, they often write that until recently they did not believe in the rehabilitation of the main character in the eyes of local inhabitants, and it was interesting to watch this process.

2 Mark's Ark

The focus is on the arriving group of tourists to the Subpolar Urals, where blizzards and snowstorms are common. They await the realization of death, when they go to the pass, but fall into a storm. And the real salvation for tourists will be the appearance of Mark Ledogorov. This meeting will make everyone, both tourists and Ledogorov, suspect something amiss.

The man leads the poor fellows into his cordon, which is not on the Internet cards, similar to the Ark, where tourists start asking questions. Why did Ledogorov settle in this ark? How to explain his unthinkable marksman, downright sniper shooting? Soon the intensity of the passions increases, as the murder happens, and Mark Ledogorov also begins to suffer from the guesses that the guests of the ark are suspicious persons, some of them are the murderer. Despite the violent detective line, there are also love episodes in the book, which, according to reviews, noticeably enliven the story.

1 Special Purpose Friend

The book of Tatyana Ustinova, “A Special Purpose Friend,” fascinated millions of women, because the main character is Varia’s undervalued gray mouse, of which there are many on Earth, working as secretary. No one cares about a modestly dressed woman who is overweight and has an unremarkable appearance. One was the consolation in her life - an evening tea party in the company of a divorced girlfriend. The beginning of the story really shows life without embellishment, but by the middle of the book the reader has the opportunity to immerse into the world of adventure.

Varyu is suspected of killing a visitor in the office of his boss and stealing a card with a large sum of money. A woman must prove her innocence by bringing a true murderer to clean water, and in this, of course, her faithful friend will help her. Detective for several years in a row included in the rating of the best-selling books of Tatiana Ustinov. And reviews confirm that the majority of women book sunk into the soul.

Popular vote - which book is Tatiana Ustinov best?
We vote!

Special Purpose Friend

Mark's Ark

Wonderful are your works, Lord!

One shadow for two

The myth of the perfect man

Close people

Seventh heaven

Empty space genius

Chronicle of the infamous times

My personal enemy

Total votes: 23

Vote results