Under the Sign of the Owl

In the gray and unwelcoming Tarasovo, the end of November promises nothing but gloom, icy rain, and endless cups of coffee. Private detective Tatiana Ivanova is least eager to leave her cozy apartment. But the persistent call from her old school friend Anna Semyonova forces her to step out of the shadows.
Anna is a successful owner of the aesthetic medicine clinic "Vertical." Her life seems perfect, but Tatiana's detective instincts tell her that behind the impeccable gloss of family happiness lies a cold sheen of steel and secrets that are better left untouched.
The celebration of triumph turns into a nightmare: Anna's husband is found dead in his own office, and Anna is discovered nearby in a semi-conscious state. Now she is the prime suspect. To save her friend, Tatiana must unravel a tangle of intrigues, envy, and subtle manipulations. Who is behind the sabotage at the clinic? What role does quiet assistant Ella play in this drama? And what truth does the "gypsy needle" hide, which has become a sinister symbol of a shattered life?

Marina Serova is a phenomenon of the modern domestic detective genre. A graduate of the law faculty of Moscow State University, she worked in the General Prosecutor's Office. She took part in operational activities. The author of several thrilling novels, with a total circulation exceeding twenty million copies.