“…the kingdom” is a true reflection of domestic reality in a distorting mirror. In pursuit of the right to “spread butter on a bun” in conditions of complete lawlessness, people are ready to break all ten commandments. The author, with his characteristic irony, turns into a tragic farce the story of events that at first glance are very ordinary, turning the lives of his heroes upside down and forcing them find yourself in situations that are far from everyday boring reality. Not only the title of the novel, but also... the name of the author conceals a certain mystery. In the book's imprint it is written correctly - "Vitaly Vladimirovich", but for some reason on the cover it says "Victor". And what is hidden behind the dots in the title? Where is this “…kingdom” located? Who reigns in it, and over whom? Everyone can find the answers to these questions by reading the book. The dynamism and excitement of the action movie, the wit of the lampoon, the riot of burlesque, amusingly and harmoniously combined by the author, will probably make this reading exciting and enjoyable. However, be careful! The sharpness and originality of the author's judgments can baffle some and frappe others. However, this is probably not such a big price to pay for meeting a new, unexpected, daring opinion...