People Who Walk in Darkness

Inspector Porfiry Petrovich Rostnikov, a beloved character from Edgar Award-winning author Stuart Kaminsky, returns in this gripping tale set in post-Soviet Russia. Known affectionately as "The Washtub," Rostnikov is a dedicated and honest policeman navigating a landscape rife with corruption. His experiences, from surviving pogroms to confronting bureaucratic challenges, make him a compelling figure in crime fiction. As he solves crimes, he also serves as an insightful guide through a rapidly changing and often disintegrating society.