We present the first book of a new series by Evgeny Gagloev—"Blackbinder. The Icy Cocoon of Death"—a magical detective story in the familiar yet still incredibly mysterious world of Saint-Erynburg. This tale is a spin-off of "Pandemonium". In a small village of Belogory, terrible mysterious murders take place. The case reaches deep into the past—and, of course, into witchcraft. Denis Blackbinder is from an ancient lineage of magicians and possesses impressive but difficult-to-control powers. Still, thanks to his potential and talent, Denis sets out on his first case—straight to Belogory. The investigation won’t be easy: Denis must find the reason behind the savage crimes, and also try to stay unharmed! Because it seems that, because of his involvement in the affair, Denis has himself become a target of someone’s evil intentions.