About the book: 2003 / Even as a child, the Japanese Akira, a master of martial arts, taught his adopted daughter Maria this amazing art. In a moment of mortal danger, a strong and agile Panther awoke in her, which made her almost invulnerable. Without this feature, Maria, who was engaged in private investigation, would have had a bad time. And even more so in the last case. Five serial murders of girls, one of which was committed on the threshold of their office. A paper was found in Inna Malich’s possession, from which it was possible to establish the circle of acquaintances and interests of the murdered woman. This is a bookmaker’s office and a “closed” club “Bunker”, on the stage of which fights of female gladiators are held. It is clear that all the dead are victims of a showdown between the owners of a profitable business. But what did the girls do wrong before their bosses? To find out, Maria picks up the gladiator's sword and enters the arena.…