The Tsar's Man. Book 1

Before us is an alternative Russian Empire of the early 20th century. In it, magic coexists with technological progress, and the foundation of both is malachirium — a substance whose supply is strictly monitored by the state. So strictly that there is a separate College of Magical Security investigating crimes in this sphere. That’s exactly where Mikhail Skuratov goes to work: a descendant of a noble family who, due to tragic events, became the last in his line. He must not only get accustomed to the bureaucratic apparatus mired in laziness, whim, and corruption, but also investigate dangerous cases. And his enemies are also waiting for their moment to erase the Skuratov line forever. Of course, our hero won’t be alone — he’ll have a serious helper, often unexpected, and sometimes extremely intrusive. Listen to this exciting magical detective story where daring adventures are combined with a complicated investigative intrigue, and humorous scenes sit alongside episodes in the best traditions of action fantasy.