The book includes two novels - “Cross the Sea” and “Lyoka”. Their author, Eduard Kachan, is an original and extremely talented writer who has no shortage of stories, having worked as a police officer for many years. His prose is simple and understandable, and his plots are very frank and life-like, and therefore often hopelessly tragic. What are his books about? Life in a big city, full of opportunities and adventures, irresistibly attracts Leka, who grew up in the small village of Shakhtarsky. But in the pursuit of a beautiful life, not all means are good. Will a simple girl be able to withstand the onslaught of everyday storms and learn from the most tragic mistakes? For teenagers from a small town, life is full of worries and dangers, because they unwittingly become participants in street battles and brutal brawls between “gangs” - residents of different areas. But their friendship and love undergo the difficult tests of time, and each of the heroes is forced to find their own path in life, paying dearly for their own mistakes. The stories of Eduard Kachan will seem familiar to many, and for some they may become a revelation and will make us think about how powerful our actions are can change our lives.