Often centers around high-stakes poker, the legendary "Aces and Eights" hand, and organized crime. 4. "Ruka Mertvetsa" (Russian Classic Fiction)
Often associated with the works of Nikolai Gogol or similar Gothic-style stories (e.g., The Portrait or The Overcoat motifs), though not always a direct title.
Various authors (e.g., Luke Goldberg, or titles related to James Bond/Ian Fleming themes). Genre: Crime/Thriller.
Look on LitRes or Labirint using the search term "Рука мертвеца."
If looking for older classics, check Project Gutenberg or Lib.ru .
Set in a modern world where magic is real but dangerous, it follows Grimmt, a "Witch’s familiar" who is framed for his mentor's murder. He must clear his name while navigating a magical underground. 3. " Dead Man's Hand " (Poker/Crime fiction)