"The Serpent Pool" (Ukrainian: "Смииний став") is an exciting detective thriller from the popular English writer Martina Cole. In this book, you will again meet the protagonist of the series - archaeologist and detective Ruth Gulloway, who investigates mysterious crimes in the picturesque landscape of East Yorkshire. When a serial killer loudly announces himself in a small town, Ruta's activities intersect with the police, who are jealous of her success in solving complex cases. While investigating the crimes, Ruth discovers important connections between the past and the present, uncovering the dark secrets of the local residents. The author has created a complicated plot that keeps the reader in suspense until the very end. "Snake Pond" is not only a book about a detective, but also a stylish psychological thriller that touches the dark sides of the human soul. Thanks to the picturesque description of the English countryside, authentic dialogues and unexpected turns, this book will leave you on the edge of doubt and persistently searching for an answer to the question: what is hidden in the water?