About the book: 2004 / There is a city near the sea where the roads converge. There is a boy and his pet dragon. There are old friends and new enemies. And there is also a strange game that can tie the fate of anyone who happens to be nearby into a knot. And there is nothing left but to admit that those who long for peace and quiet are always destined by Fate to live in “interesting times.” Bizarre, philosophical, sad and mocking at the same time, the second novel about the herbalist Zhuga, familiar from the book “Autumn Fox” , captivates with its polished style, gentle humor and a series of recognizable images. Without flirting, without looking down, the author will take you to the ends of the Earth, and then bring you back (if you want). What is the world like on the eve of change? Dmitry Skiryuk will tell you about this!