"Independence Square" is a gripping crime novel by Martin Cruz Smith that explores the return of the iconic investigator Arkady Renko to the turbulent Ukraine. Amid political unrest and personal challenges, Renko faces a desperate mission: he must find the missing daughter of a passionate supporter of politician Leonid Lebedev. The search leads him into the depths of a dangerous conspiracy as a murder of a member of the forum, which included his son's friend, escalates the situation. Renko, who is battling Parkinson's diagnosis, must confront not only the opaque structures of the Russian government but also his own inner demons. This compelling narrative combines thrilling elements with profound character studies and an urgent look at the societal changes in the region.