About the book: 2017 / In the near future, humanity has united into the Earth Federation. Humans discovered interstellar travel and settled many planets. Sheriff Vladimir Oblomov works in the provincial colony of Torum. Although “working” is a strong word. He drinks, plays cards with the mayor and only occasionally comes to work, arguing with his assistant Diana. Suddenly, a wave of brutal murders hits the sleepy planet. Who leaves the crucified corpses? What kind of creatures appeared in the quiet little world, plunging it into horror? Perhaps Sheriff Oblomov knows what's going on? It is even possible that he is not at all an alcoholic and a bribe-taker, as others believe. In the end, the policeman will have to enter into battle with ancient and powerful forces known to us only from legends. Plans will collapse, people around will die in dozens, but the mission must be completed at any cost. After all, if the sheriff fails, all humanity will die.