The heroes of the novels “Eight Strikes of the Wall Clock” by M. Leblanc and “Tribute of Cities” by A. Bennett are similar to each other and resemble modern supermen: young, beautiful, lucky and the indispensable protagonists of mysterious stories, be it the mystery of a stolen carnelian clasp or a bracelet that disappeared on a bridge; the search for the killer of women whose names begin with the letter “G” or the solution to a robbery in a prestigious hotel. A cascade of incredible adventures - for readers who are passionate about adventurous, detective stories.