Andrey Rubanov, a master of realistic prose, author of the novels “Iodine”, “Life is Good”, “Get Ready for War”, as well as the fantastic “Chlorophilia” and “Living Earth”, in the new novel “Psychodele” took on a complex topic, but as old as time: “Do not covet your neighbor’s wife,” but he chose the most ordinary heroes... A modern young couple, Mila and Boris, returns home after the New Year holidays. Upon entering the apartment, they realize that they have been robbed! And after a couple of weeks they find out that the thief has been caught and the stolen goods have been found. They find out from Kirill, nicknamed “Cactus,” an old friend of Boris... Everything is too simple, suspiciously simple, but only Mila feels that it is no coincidence that Cactus appeared next to her fiancé, and she decides to get to know him better. The acquaintance becomes too close, but soon develops into a merciless duel...