The next issue of the collection “Foreign Crime Novel” includes works published for the first time. In the story “A Star in Danger,” a young woman turns to a private detective with a request to act as an intermediary in the ransom of photographs compromising her. At first glance, this is an ordinary blackmail... The hero of the story “Disturbing Beauty”, after a shipwreck, struggles with the waves with his last strength. The crew of the suddenly appeared boat is in no hurry to help him. What makes them do this?. The action in the story “Blood in Diesel Oil” begins with the robbery of a jeweler. The leader of the gang deceives his accomplices and, having taken possession of the loot, tries to escape..