Synopsis

A strange affliction began to grip the inhabitants of a quiet town. Senatorial emissary Edward Sayers was dispatched to ascertain the cause. He conducted the standard inquiries, yet found no discernible explanation. His investigation led him to a single individual harboring a deeply guarded secret. Meanwhile, in Siberia, a KGB investigator was tasked with uncovering the circumstances surrounding the demise of several high-ranking Communist officials. His inquiries revealed a startling truth: