Eight Years to Spring

There were four sons in a father’s family. Three were his exact copies—just as notorious gangsters. And the youngest, Lenya, seemed almost not his own: he was drawn to studying and running the household. But harsh times allowed no concessions. Father involved the younger son in his criminal enterprise. On the very first job, Lenya suffered a serious injury and fell into a coma. But when he recovered, something in his mind was instantly turned around. In an instant, the quiet boy became a tough and ruthless street tough: if he had to take out a brazen boss, he would; if competitors needed to be put in their place, he would; if order had to be restored in the zone, he would. Only one thing defeated Lenya: he couldn’t recognize female cunning in time. And for such mistakes, you have to pay big…