Amidst the enchanting, perpetual twilight of Saint Petersburg's White Nights festival, a darker reality unfolds for Inspectors Dmitri Petrov and Manislov Illich. Their seemingly straightforward assignment--revisiting two long unsolved cold cases, soon uncovers a disturbing sequence of interconnected crimes. What began as routine soon takes a sinister turn, hinting that the truths they seek are far more perilous than they could imagine. An intricate and captivating mystery, it plunges readers into the heart of Saint Petersburg's hidden darkness.
"With atmospheric prose and a sinister plot, this novel redefines the cold case thriller."
"A brilliant blend of stunning setting and escalating danger, ensuring a gripping read from start to finish."
"St. Petersburg is not just a backdrop; it's a character itself, mirroring Dmitri and Manislov's cramped, feverish minds. The oppressive heat, crowded streets, and squalid conditions amplify the psychological tension."
"Griffith's characters are rarely one-dimensional. They possess virtues and vices, noble intentions and base desires, often within the same individual."