In the wide and merciless Pontic steppe, survival itself is a ritual. When Yermak, a young Kazakh hunter, becomes both executioner and prey, he is drawn into a brutal world of power, betrayal, and ancient codes of honor. From the snow-covered forests of Borabay to the glimmering towers of Almaty, his journey weaves through a cast of shamans, spies, financiers, and exiled princesses — each carrying secrets older than the Silk Road itself.

Rooted in the oral traditions of the steppe and fused with modern conspiracies, The Step, The Eye and the Hand reveals a hidden war for humanity’s soul. Legendary bloodlines, mystical brotherhoods, and the specter of La Ellipse — the secretive force that shapes the fate of nations — come alive in a tale where history, myth, and geopolitics collide.

In this powerful novel, Nakeeb Samim blends the stark poetry of nomadic life with the shadowy realities of post-Soviet power games. At its heart lies a question: can a single spark of conscience survive in a world ruled by ruthless tradition and modern greed?

A sweeping epic of identity, faith, and the shifting borders of empire, The Step, The Eye and the Hand will challenge what you believe about freedom, loyalty, and the true meaning of belonging.