In the harrowing aftermath of Chernobyl's meltdown in 1986, the fate of Eastern Europe hangs by a thread. From Beijing, American radiation scientist Lara, once a thorn in the Russian mob's side, is drawn back into the shadows of the Soviet Union on the Trans-Mongolian Express.

She isn't alone. Anton, a Soviet scientist exiled for predicting Chernobyl's catastrophe, is on a quest to expose the truth.

Amidst them, Timur, a Chechen giant fueled by vengeance, plots to destroy the already crumbling Soviet Union. Suddenly, a murder on the remote tracks of the Gobi thrusts them into a deadly game of cat and mouse.

As Chief Sheriff Bat races to solve the murder, their lives are thrown into jeopardy. Lara finds an unexpected ally in Gang, a reluctant assassin sent to end her life, and an illicit romance blooms amidst the chaos.

But Gang isn't the only killer onboard. A hidden menace lurks, threatening to unravel all their plans.

In this electrifying ride across a historical backdrop, suspense and passion collide in an unyielding dance of survival and redemption. Who will survive the Trans-Mongolian Express?Early Readers are RAVING about this Detailed and Engaging Historical Fiction:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Diplomats and internationals find themselves all traveling across China to the USSR, each to respond to the Chernobyl nuclear accident.

A murder among them while traveling needs to be solved. An exciting read.

” –Netgalley Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “In a word: Wow! I would probably give this 6 stars if I could! This is probably one of the top-ten fiction books I've ever read!…This book has everything!… It’s an amazing travelogue with an incredible amount of accurate detail. The 7 main characters, each with hidden motivations and secrets, are fleshed-out and believable…” –Netgalley Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The Trans-Mongolian Express by David L.

Robbins drops the reader into the developing Chernobyl melt-down in Russian held Ukraine. While the world holds its breath in the Soviet information black-out, the Trans-Mongolian Express carries an uncomfortable combination of compelling characters toward Moscow.

Each character brings their own danger and threat…The scenery sounded spectacular. The food was frightening.

The story is gripping. ” –Netgalley Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Buckle your seatbelt and hang on to your hat when you open this spy thriller…A murder along the way sets the action and intrigue into high gear.

Agatha Christie surrender. David L.

Robbins has penned the ultimate murder-on-a-train novel. Exciting to the end.

” –Netgalley Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow. I loved this.

I thought it was smart, historically interesting, took place in a fascinating part of the world, and had extremely different characters. This was well-written, giving each of the 7 main characters a clear, individual voice.

That's not easy to do. The historical significance of Chernobyl made this quite an accomplishment.

I judge a book by how much I think about it while I'm not reading it -- I thought about this one a lot. Highly recommended.

” –Netgalley Reviewer. .