The long-awaited continuation of detective steampunk-fantasy set in an alternative Russian Empire where descendants of ancient Slavic gods rule! Mitya Merkulov dreams of the shine of secular evenings and new outfits, but fate forces him to bear the heavy burden of a hero. First—saving the county from a zombie invasion, then—protecting the provincial city from a Varangian raid. Mitya has already put to rest dead evil and wiped out living evil. What’s next? A meeting with aliens from another world, or hired killers? Maybe finally charming young ladies? Or… a confrontation with Death itself? But can this battle be won? Immerse yourself in a thrilling steampunk detective story by Ilya Slanevsky.