Suddenly finding himself in another world, where orcs, elves and goblins live next to people, and the development of technology is stuck at the level of the century before last, our contemporary Vladislav Stolts acquires the temporary ability to communicate with the souls of the dead. Familiar with the detective business only by hearsay, from books and films, thanks to this ability he is appointed to the position of assistant to the crown investigator. And he is forced to plunge not only into the abyss of criminal squabbles, but also into the whirlwind of political intrigue.