Artificers. Doors Are No Longer Needed

The final part of the saga of magical St. Petersburg—the resolution of the story of mysterious doors capable of reshaping reality.

In this version of the city, time seems to have stopped. Ghostly doors appear again and again—each more dangerous than the last—and every time they bring only ruin. The guard Anton continues the struggle: he searches for a way to stop what’s happening and is sure the key to the riddle lies with Tania—a strong tumbler who has been stripped of everything.

When Tania finally returns, it becomes clear that the threat is far bigger than it seemed. She has lost her memory and can no longer control her rare gift. To keep the city and its people safe from the looming catastrophe, she must restore her memories, take control of her magical talent again, and challenge even Goodwin himself. But the hardest part is still ahead: the life of the beloved person hangs by a thread, and saving both him and the city at the same time may turn out to be out of reach. What decision will Tania make?

Want to peek into an alternative Petersburg? In the story, you’ll meet actors Anastasia Shumilkina and Grigory Perel—and you’ll face a difficult choice: which doors are worth opening, and which are better not to approach.

About the author

Ekaterina Sobol is a prominent name in youth fiction, author of the series “The Givers,” “Anima,” and “Tanamor.” Winner and finalist of more than ten specialized awards, including “The New Children’s Book.” She teaches creative writing.