Set in the aftermath of a devastating nuclear war, the novel follows a group of survivors who find refuge in a medieval castle named Malevil. The survivors, led by the protagonist, must navigate the challenges of rebuilding their lives in a drastically altered world. They grapple with issues of survival, community, morality, and leadership as they encounter other groups of survivors with different philosophies and intentions. The story is a gripping exploration of human resilience, the will to maintain civilization, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships in a post-apocalyptic setting.

"Roadside Picnic" is a science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic world where mysterious extraterrestrial visitors have left behind dangerous and enigmatic zones known as "Visitation Zones." These zones are filled with hazardous artifacts that grant strange and unpredictable powers to those who come into contact with them. The story follows Redrick Schuhart, a "stalker" who ventures into the zones to retrieve valuable artifacts while navigating the treacherous landscapes and facing the moral dilemmas that arise from the desperate and corrupt society in which he lives.

In this thought-provoking novel, a group of astronauts crash-land on a planet where apes are the dominant species and humans are primitive creatures. The story follows the protagonist as he struggles to survive and understand this upside-down world, ultimately challenging the reader's notions of civilization, intelligence, and the nature of humanity.

This novel is set in a post-apocalyptic Moscow, where the remnants of humanity have taken refuge in the underground metro system after a devastating nuclear war. The story follows Artyom, a young man who embarks on a perilous journey through the dark, mutant-infested tunnels of the metro to seek help against a new, mysterious threat that endangers the fragile existence of the metro's survivors. Along the way, he encounters various factions vying for power and control, confronts his deepest fears, and questions his beliefs and the nature of reality itself. The narrative weaves together themes of survival, hope, and the enduring human spirit in the face of overwhelming darkness.