“First victim.” At the end of the 21st century, civilization is in a state close to agony. Wars and uncontrolled environmental pollution have led to the fact that harvests are meager, industry is barely breathing, and the population is overwhelmed with despondency and does not see the slightest brightness ahead. Someone comes up with the idea of creating a grand show - the Caribbean island of Arcadia, rented by a cartel of rich people, becomes the venue for a deadly Hunt. Any citizen from any country in the world can take part in it - both as a hunter and as a victim. The winnings are tens of thousands of dollars and worldwide fame comparable to the fame of Hollywood stars. And so an ordinary guy from a tiny village in Arizona goes to Arcadia to try his luck. In addition to “The First Victim,” the collection includes “Man Overboard,” as well as the stories “Myricks” and “Hunters of the Stone Prairie,” the events of which take place in the universe created by Isaac Asimov.