Daughter of the Sword

ANCIENT POWER

As the only female detective in Tokyo€s most elite police unit, Mariko Oshiro has to fight for every ounce of respect, especially from her new boss. But when he gives her the least promising case possible€"the attempted theft of an old samurai sword€"it proves more dangerous than anyone on the force could have imagined.
 
The owner of the sword, Professor Yasuo Yamada, says it was crafted by the legendary Master Inazuma, a sword smith whose blades are rumored to have magical qualities. The man trying to steal it already owns another Inazuma€"one whose deadly power eventually comes to control all who wield it.
 
Mariko€s investigation has put her on a collision course with a curse centuries old and as bloodthirsty as ever. She is only the latest in a long line of warriors and soldiers to confront this power, and even the sword she learns to wield could turn against her.