Someone Else's Secret

Everything according to the laws of the classic detective story: a closed circle, outwardly prosperous and attentive people—and… a murder that at first defies explanation…

At a celebration for a birthday, Nastya—the wife of businessman Sergey Zvezdin—disappears without a trace. The guests have heard that shortly before this, a serious quarrel took place between the spouses. The story instantly becomes public: the media and the internet confidently decide that Zvezdin… killed his wife. As proof, a video appears online: a man resembling Sergey prowls through the city at night. Investigator Nikita, nicknamed “Colombo,” doesn’t believe in his guilt—he’s sure the businessman has been framed. But who needs it?

As he investigates, the sleuth step by step unravels the tangled connections and hidden motives in Zvezdin’s closest circle. He almost finds the answer when, against the backdrop of a loud scandal, a fateful shot suddenly rings out…

When accusations are wrong, and other people’s secrets can cost lives…