The Mystery of Two Camps

The legendary detective duo Leonov—Makeev.

Before the start of the summer shift in the children’s camp “Land of Wonders,” a worker dies because of an unfortunate accident. Almost at the same time, one of the camp counselors receives an anonymous warning demanding that she keep her mouth shut. In a neighboring camp “Rosinka,” a suspiciously similar story happens: again a worker dies, and a note with threats is left for a girl-volunteer. Colonel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Lev Gurov, who took on the investigation, notices a strange detail: the dead men are astonishingly alike—just like the girls who are under pressure. Coincidence or a carefully constructed scheme? Studying previous similar cases, Gurov takes a step toward the solution and doesn’t realize that he is drawing close to playing the role of the next target of an unknown criminal…

Nikolai Leonov, in the past an investigator for the Moscow Criminal Investigation Department, knew perfectly well how the most complicated cases are actually unraveled. That’s why his novels are notable for authenticity, tension, and intrigue all the way to the last page. The main character of the series is Colonel Lev Gurov—a professional of the highest level, a man with a strong character and principles. He is appreciated by friends, feared by opponents, and women are never overlooked. For many decades, stories about Gurov remain among the most beloved among fans of Russian detective fiction. The classic series “Black Cat” includes more than 200 books and has been published in millions of copies.