"Stalker" is a cult science fiction novel by Oleksandr Kadiyev, which transports the reader to the mysterious world of the Zone - a forbidden territory that arose after the disaster. The main character, a stalker, goes to this strange area, where the laws of nature stop working and reality is turned upside down. Among the ruins and anomalies, the stalker searches for a mysterious Artifact, which, according to belief, can grant wishes and grant power over the Zone. However, the road to it carries enormous dangers and secrets that test and draw out the darkest sides of the hero's soul. "Stalker" is a fascinating journey into the world of anomalies and mysteries, which invites the reader to think about the eternal questions of the meaning of life, power and the limits of human cognitive power. This book crosses genre boundaries and leaves a mark on the hearts of those who bravely embark on a desperate journey into chaos and uncertainty.