Dan Simmons is a talented and very versatile writer. Having gained fame as the author of magnificent fantasy novels, he successfully performed in the mystical thriller genre, and then decided to follow in the footsteps of his idols - Raymond Chandler and Mickey Spillaya, and created a series of action-packed works dedicated to the adventures of private detective Joe Kurtz. This hero, who firmly grasped the commandment: “A kind word and a gun can achieve much more than just a kind word,” immediately fell in love with readers all over the world. This time, those from whom one would least expect such a request turn to Kurtz for help , - representatives of two powerful gangster clans. The maniacal killer threatening their existence turned out to be too much for even the all-powerful mafia, so... Your way out, Mr. Kurtz!