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This book, which was originally published in Russia in 1996, introduces the main character (and pseudonymous author) to a completely new world called the Unified Kingdom. After being a complete loser on Earth, Max finds himself as the Nocturnal Representative of the Most Venerable Head of the Minor Secret Investigative Force of the city of Echo. Essentially, he investigates magical mysteries and crimes in this new world. As it turns out, he's quite good at his new job--not a loser at all.

Each chapter of the book describes a new adventure that Max must get involved in to solve some kind of mystery or crime. I loved them all. The world described by the author is incredibly creative and playful. Although there are some dark moments in the stories, there is also a lot of humor and quirkiness that makes the story fun to read. The characters are all memorable and interesting in their own right.

To be sure, the world and the characters are so well described that I find myself longing to have some kamra (a local beverage) with breakfast, to build at least eight more bathrooms in my house (which is normal in Echo), and to use silent speech (a way of communicating without talking) with all of my friends.

If you're looking for a fast-paced and inventive story, I would highly recommend this book.