Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky is a cult science fiction novel, the most discussed Russian book in recent years. Circulation - half a million, translations into dozens of languages, plus a grandiose computer game! This post-apocalyptic story inspired a galaxy of modern writers, and now they are together creating the Metro Universe 2033, a series of books based on the famous novel. The heroes of these new stories will finally go beyond the Moscow metro. Their adventures on the surface of the Earth, almost destroyed by nuclear war, exceed all expectations. Now the struggle for the survival of humanity will be waged everywhere! This has never happened before! Tullio Avoledo's novel breaks all boundaries and stereotypes, forcing us to take a fresh look not only at the Metro 2033 Universe, but also at the post-apocalyptic genre in general. This book is tough and even cruel to the point of brutality, shockingly honest and therefore creepy. It's a journey through snow- and ice-covered Italy with Catholic priest and possibly the last member of the Holy Inquisition on the planet, John Daniels. A path through blood, pain and madness. The path in search of oneself, purpose and God...