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Set in post-Yeltsin Moscow amid a surge in violent crime and corruption, the Edgar Award-winning series follows Inspector Porfiry Rostnikov as he tackles a series of urgent investigations, including a hate-fueled campaign targeting the city's Jewish community and a violent rapist. Despite personal challenges, Rostnikov’s curiosity leads him into a centuries-old mystery involving a murdered baroness and a missing golden wolf statue. Stuart Kaminsky's series offers a compelling glimpse into Russian life while exploring complex moral and human themes.