Valentin Lednikov, a former prosecutor’s office investigator and now a “free artist,” takes part in the investigation into the murder of the notorious deputy. This murder was once on the pages of newspapers all over the world; it seemed that it had been put to rest for a long time, but Lednikov begins to suspect that someone’s evil will is visible in the terrible death of the owner of the dacha. But whose? This will continues to kill. Lednikov understands that she is already threatening himself, and, worst of all, the woman who has become so dear to her. Finally he gets on the trail of the killer. However, he still does not know what terrible test the enemy has prepared for him in this battle. A family saga, a love story and an action-packed thriller are closely intertwined in this book. Along with fictional heroes, there are characters whose prototypes are easily guessed. It's not just the ending that's unexpected. The spring that launched the course of this seemingly insane action is amazing, but psychologically accurate and reliable...