Artefactors. Caution, Doors Opening

A completely new fantasy story by the author of the “Gifters” cycle about mysterious doors that destroy reality, and magical artifacts that only special tricksters—artifact-makers—can collect. Tanya is an ordinary provincial girl. She was ordinary—until the moment, by accident, she was transported from her town to an alternative St. Petersburg. Here there are magical doors that tear up streets but grant priceless artifacts. There is a city Guard and its enemies, the Mafia, ready for anything for the sake of artifacts.

Enterprising Tanya strikes a deal with the Guard: using her unique ability, she will close three magical doors, and in return they will help her get back home. Her partner is the gloomy clever one, Anton. But Tanya doesn’t know three things: that the magical doors have their own plans for her; that her partner can’t be trusted; and, most importantly, that this city is not the real St. Petersburg—it’s a special world that you can’t leave. We invite you to step into an alternative version of St. Petersburg with the charismatic duo Katya Lann and Grigory Perel. And remember: we control which doors we open and which we leave closed.

Ekaterina Sobol is a star of children’s and youth prose, known for the cycles “Gifters,” “Anima,” and “Tanamore.” Winner and finalist of more than 10 literary awards in the field of youth literature, including “The New Children’s Book.” A teacher of creative writing skills.