Marc Orlov is a down-to-earth wildlife biologist, working hand-in-hand with Russian biologists on Siberian Tiger research in the Russian Far East. International conflicts break out, and Marc and his crew are perceived as spies. What follows is a story of his escape from Russia, weaving accounts of deep friendships, deep loves, and harrowing adventures into an entirely believable yarn set in a land of intrigue and shadows. The twists and turns of this saga and the beautiful, wild country through which Marc travels will keep you turning the pages.