"Bitter Recoil" is an exciting detective novel by the famous writer Ivan Petrenko. In this book, an incredible investigation of a series of mysterious deaths takes place in a small provincial town in western Ukraine. The main character, an experienced detective Ivan Shevchuk, faces many subversive intrigues, lies and betrayal when he uncovers a secret that has been hidden in the shadows for a long time. Together with his team, he is forced to go through many dangerous situations in order to bring justice to the killer who is terrorizing the city. "Bitter Recoil" is not only a tense detective story, but also a reflection of complex relationships between people, the importance of trust and justice. This book will leave you on the edge of your emotions and make you think again about how strong the influence of the past can be on our present reality.