This book is the beginning of the history of cooperation between Anastasia Miller and Alexey Lavrentiev. Nastya is a pathologist who works with FSB officer Alexey on complex cases involving murders. Here they will have to investigate strange murders, behind which is the secret society “New Cross”. The victims' blood quickly clotted under the influence of high concentrations of adrenaline, so they died. The investigation led Anastasia and Alexei to the secret society "New Cross", which sought control while remaining in the shadows. The heroes have a lot of interesting and dangerous things to do in order to find the culprits. But not everything is so simple, because some cultists occupy high positions. Will Anastasia and Alexey be able to uncover the conspiracy and stop the activities of the cult members? You will find the answer in the book “The Secret of the New Cross.”