In the modern world, a woman can’t afford the luxury of being weak. The heroines of Marina Kramer’s novels overcome any obstacles on their way to their goal, forcing everyone who wants to cross their path to take them seriously. The love of such women is scorching-hot, and their power over men knows no bounds.
The provincial town of Volsk is shaken by a series of murders. A maniac attacks girls who go out for runs, so he’s even nicknamed “The Runner from Death.” The suspect, student Leonid Voznesensky, never admits his guilt—even under the weight of the evidence.
Twenty years later, journalist Vasilisa Stozhnikova travels to prison to figure out this case—and realizes it’s connected to her own personal tragedy…