In search of Samael

"If you are reading this letter, then I am no longer alive." Nastya, a girl from a well-off family, beloved by her parents, making plans for university admission and just yesterday carefreely chatting with classmates, receives this letter from a friend who is no longer in this world - and her previous life is instantly turned upside down. Who drove Olya to suicide? Or maybe it wasn't suicide at all, but a cynical, planned murder? Who needed the departure from life of a beautiful, young, promising girl? And what does her virtual acquaintance with the strange nickname Velial have to do with it? And do the strange secrets from Olya's parents' past lead to solving the mystery? All of this is left for Nastya to unravel, as she decides to find out at all costs who killed her friend. She doesn't suspect that from this moment on, her own life is in serious danger, because the criminal is very close. "In Search of Samael" is a book by Lyubov Cherenkova, written at the intersection of detective and thriller genres. The pages raise a frighteningly relevant issue of teenage suicide and so-called 'death groups' operating on social networks and reaping a terrible harvest. Where do they come from? Who is behind them? Why do young people, with their whole lives ahead of them, fall under harmful influence and take an irreversible step? These and many other questions, which send shivers down the spine, are revealed through an alarming story with unpredictable twists and dangerous plot 'roller coasters'. Trying to trace the path of her deceased friend, the main character helps the reader understand the psychological factors behind the girl's decision, the mistakes made by her acquaintances and parents, and whether it is possible to anticipate and prevent the tragedy. The novella is designed for a quick read in about two hours and serves as a warning for adults who want to protect their daughters and sons from dangerous influences. It becomes an eye-opener for anyone who is convinced that nothing like this could happen in their peaceful, measured life. And it is a salvation for many young people who, thanks to Lyubov Cherenkova's decision to speak out, will stay on the edge of the abyss. "In Search of Samael" is a dynamic, captivating, suspenseful work with social significance. The book is characterized by high tension and realism. The main highlight is a conglomerate of hope, faith, and love. These are the three pillars on which the world stands, and such a fragile thing as human life.