This novel, beloved by many readers, marked the beginning of a series of books dedicated to the activities of the international killer nicknamed Skunk and the work of employees of the Aegis Plus agency - the secret service for the unconstitutional eradication of especially odious crime bosses. Skunk, a mysterious killer, arrives from abroad in St. Petersburg , which makes no mistakes and leaves no traces. No one knows who he works for, his real name is unknown, but his deeds speak for themselves. The criminal world and law enforcement agencies of the Northern capital are alarmed by the news of his appearance and, as it soon turns out, not in vain...