Begin with a rich, flavorful broth (beef, chicken, or, for those on a budget, cat) detailing Stalin-era Russia. Immediately add one MGB officer torn between duty to the State (who mandates there are no such thing as murderers) and an innate duty to find the serial killer who “doesn’t exist”.
Slowly stir in:
One estranged wife
44 creepy child murders (diced)
One deranged child murderer
One cat (the skinnier the better)
Let simmer. Skim often for clues. and cat hair.
