Imilce “The Russian” Barca, a self-proclaimed descendant of General Hannibal Barca, finds herself on the brink of death, bleeding profusely in the back of Black's car. Black Love, renowned detective, rushes her to Deborah Kiss, a skilled medical examiner and Black's former lover, for emergency surgery. As Deborah saves Imilce's life by extracting the bullets, questions swirl about who she is and why someone wants her dead.
 
Despite her critical condition, Imilce remains tight-lipped, speaking only a curt "no police" in a thick Russian accent. Dubbed "The Russian" by Black, she becomes the center of a dangerous mystery. Determined to uncover the truth, Black tends to her recovery while grappling with his own suspicions and conflicting emotions.
Before Black can unravel Imilce's identity, their sanctuary is breached by relentless assailants, revealing the severity of her predicament. It emerges that Imilce is a foreign diplomat, her political asylum revoked, and a lethal kill order issued against her. With assassins closing in, Black realizes he's entangled in a deadly game where survival seems improbable.
 
As Black races against time to decipher Imilce's past and untangle the web of intrigue surrounding her, they face relentless threats from all sides. With each revelation, the danger intensifies, and the line between ally and adversary blurs. In a high-stakes battle for survival, Black and Imilce must navigate treacherous alliances and unearth long-buried secrets to outwit their pursuers.
 
As the tension mounts and the danger escalates, Black and Imilce confront their own demons and forge an unlikely bond in the crucible of adversity. With the odds stacked against them, they must summon every ounce of courage and cunning to evade capture and emerge from the shadows alive.
 
In "Black Russian," the twentieth installment of the electrifying Black Love Detective series, author Antwan Floyd Sr. delivers a riveting tale of intrigue, betrayal, and redemption that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final, heart-pounding climax.