"The headquarters of an American oil company spits smoke into the Moscow night, the aftermath of an apparent terrorist attack. A Russian army captain carrying a Faberge egg and digital evidence of horrific wartime atrocities is murdered and relieved of both. And in the snowy mountains of southern Russia, a terrorist named Abreg--Vol's old enemy--hatches a plan to lure him back into his grasp"--Page 4 of cover.

Previously published as: Volk's shadow.