The book "Monster in a Box" is a tense psychological thriller from the recognized master of the genre, Ruth Rendell. The main character, Inspector Vek, has a rare gift to sense the danger hidden in human feelings. His abilities push him to solve the most complex criminal cases. This book reveals a new level of mystery when one of the most notorious criminals of the Century turns out to be someone quite unexpected. The connection between the scale of human evil and the mental trauma of the characters forces the reader not to let go of the book until the last page. "Monster in a box" is not only an investigation of a crime, but also an in-depth study of human nature and its hidden sides.