Without a Buddy, that is, a computer equipped with a super detective program, private detective Valery Mareev is without... a head. Who else, based on minimal information, will issue a practical decision, warn of danger, and point out a possible criminal? This time, Friend advises Valera to go to Tambov, that’s where they need to look for the missing person. In this cute town, Valera is convincingly beaten, and witnesses who can help him are killed in cold blood. Nevertheless, Valera found the missing person. Everything seems to be fine. But the killer has not been found. And Buddy, too, impatiently flashes his monitor, rustles files, and gives advice. No, this time there is no need to go to Tambov. The killer is very close...