Of Sturgeon and Carrie Bradshaw

<p><strong>What happens when a washed-up man a shady scheme and a lost love collide on the banks of Lake Baikal? A hilarious sharp-witted and unexpectedly touching journey begins.</strong></p><p></p><p>Dmitry never imagined his life would peak a decade ago-back when he had a promising future a woman he loved and a sense of direction. Now? He's unemployed barely scraping by in Irkutsk and his most meaningful relationship is with his rebellious satellite TV which seems to have a mind of its own.</p><p></p><p>But last night changed everything.</p><p></p><p>Because last night Yuliana-the one who got away-showed up out of nowhere shaking him out of his self-imposed exile.</p><p></p><p>Tempted by the thought of tracking her down Dmitry teeters between resignation and reckless hope. The problem? Moscow is far money is tight and chasing ghosts isn't exactly a retirement plan. Enter Bogdan an ex-military buddy with a penchant for shady deals and get-rich-quick schemes. His latest idea? <strong>Illegal sturgeon fishing on Lake Baikal.</strong> It's lucrative it's dangerous and it's probably a terrible idea-but with no better prospects Dmitry lets himself be dragged into murky waters both literal and existential.</p><p></p><p>As the mission unfolds Dmitry wrestles with more than just slippery fish. Is he running toward something-or just running away? What if Yuliana isn't the answer he's been searching for? And perhaps most pressing of all <strong>how the hell did he end up debating life choices with a man dressed like a Big Lebowski war vet reeking of vodka-spiked kombucha?</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Darkly comic deeply introspective and filled with unexpected detours <em>Of Sturgeon and Carrie Bradshaw</em> is a novel about failed plans questionable friendships and the absurdity of chasing a past that might not want to be found.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for readers who enjoy:</strong></p><p>?? <strong>Literary fiction with dark humor</strong></p><p>?? <strong>Existential comedy & witty storytelling</strong></p><p>?? <strong>Quirky character-driven novels</strong></p><p>?? <strong>A blend of satire absurdity and sharp introspection</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Grab your copy today and embark on an unexpected journey through regret friendship and the lure of the past.</strong></p>