A group of London detectives is tasked with investigating a series of brutal murders that, at first glance, have nothing to do with each other—except for one common detail: a silver spoon instead of a tongue in the mouth of each victim. Soon, however, it becomes clear that all the crimes are the work of a single person. What is more, all of them were committed for religious reasons, since the revealed details (the names of the victims, the instruments used to kill, and even the silver spoon) correspond unmistakably to the stories of the biblical apostles. Could the maniac-murderer really believe he is the Messiah?
Boris Starling’s debut novel became a sensation in the literary world. In terms of plot dynamics and skill in creating an atmosphere of mystery and universal fear, it does not уступает the most famous thriller bestsellers.