The capital of the empire, St. Petropolis, is preparing to celebrate its three hundredth anniversary. Eminent and titled persons flock from all over the world to visit the Emperor of All Rus'. And an influential businessman approached private detective and amateur brewer Doug Turovsky with a confidential request. His friend and companion disappeared under mysterious circumstances on the eve of the conclusion of an important contract promising fabulous profits. Doug Turovsky and his partner Gonza Cuban take on the investigation, not knowing that the fiery sword of the apocalypse is hanging over the capital.