Police detective Alex Collingheim investigates the murder of a well-known journalist famous for scandalous political reports. Since the victim had a second citizenship of matriarchal Kitiara, at the insistence of the authorities of her home planet a Kitiaran woman, Tiny Rowell, is attached to the investigation. Moreover, she is a typical product of genetic engineering. She understands absolutely nothing about crimes, because by profession she is an analyst in the field of social anthropology. In general, trouble is expected from her far more than benefit. At least that’s what Alex thinks at first glance.