The collection presents the most beloved works by the reader of the famous Moscow prose writer, a master of the detective genre. The heroes of the works are employees of the criminal investigation department. The events are of a thrilling adventure nature. But this is not an end in itself. The author touches on serious moral and social problems. Sergei Alexandrovich Vysotsky is the author of more than thirty books and several scripts for feature films. His works have been published in Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Germany and other countries. He is a laureate of prizes from the Union of Writers of the USSR and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR. Contents: Missing among the Living Shot in Orelya Mane A sharp turn Habitat Anonymous customer Circles