Mikhail Karpov, a Soviet science fiction writer who appeared seemingly out of nowhere, continues his adventures in the USA. Preliminary preparations for the film adaptation of his novel are close to completion, and the American media machine continues to promote the image of the amazing Russian writer. After all, he is both a brave fighter who single-handedly defeated several armed criminals, and, as they say, a sorcerer who sees the future. The public's love for the show does not bring much joy to the writer and is rather perceived as a necessary evil. Meanwhile, our hero's political games begin to bear fruit. And when he returns to the USSR, will it be the same country he knew? And were the bets made correctly...