Mystical detective story from the collection “Blood Red Moon”. While investigating the case of the kidnapping of young people, Vadim Shvedov encounters a mystical killer named “Chess Player” and begins a hunt for him. But not everything is so simple in this complicated matter. If it weren't for Vlasta and Anna, he himself might have been a cornered beast. The killer turned out to be a sorcerer hired by Konstantin to kill Vadim.