Kirill Khrestinin
Author of dark psychological fiction. Filmmaker. Creator of monsters you recognize.
Down by the Spiral
A gritty crime thriller of betrayal and redemption.
In the filthy underbelly of Downtown LA, Johnny Felis is a small-time hustler with big dreams and bigger debts. When a rigged underground fight goes south, he owes $450,000 to Crazy Ronny—a gangster who fries betrayal with olive oil and a side of green peppers. With only two days to save his skin (and his balls), Johnny spirals deeper into a world of blood-soaked fistfights, double-crossing dames, and a mysterious janitor who knows too much. Perfect for fans of Elmore Leonard and Pulp Fiction, Down By The Spiral is a relentless, darkly funny thrill ride where redemption comes at a deadly price.