The Dead Mountaineer's Inn

Interesting Facts

• The book is one of the few works by the Strugatsky brothers written in the detective genre with elements of science fiction.
• The plot unfolds in a secluded mountain hotel where a mysterious murder occurs, and the main character, a police inspector, tries to solve the mystery.
• The work is distinguished by its unusual atmosphere, combining elements of classic detective fiction and science fiction, making it unique in the authors' oeuvre.
• The book was adapted into a film in 1979 by director Grigori Kromanov under the title «The Dead Mountaineer's Inn».
• The work addresses themes of human nature, trust, and betrayal, making it relevant even today.